Visiting Nurses Association - Physical Therapy Assistant - Homecare - Part Time

Who We Are:

The VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and the surrounding communities.  We are committed to helping our patients navigate the challenges they face at home while recovering from surgery or coping with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities. The VNA care team provides individualized care across the continuum, bringing peace of mind to patients and their loved ones while providing professional healthcare services in the comfort of home.

About the Job:

Under the supervision of the Supervising/Referring Physical Therapist; implements specific treatment programs for individual patients specifically for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients according to the principles and practices of Physical therapy.

What You’ll Do:

• Administers Physical Therapy patient care programs, as planned with and directed by the referring/supervising Physical Therapist.

• Confers on a regular basis with the Supervising/Referring Physical Therapist to progress the patient’s rehabilitation program effectively.

• In collaboration with the referring Physical Therapist, develops and implements appropriate patient discharge plan including but not limited to: home exercise programs, equipment, patient/family education, referral to community services.

• Communicates regularly with physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meetings to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.

• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all company matters.

Who You Are:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an Associates Degree required.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in health care setting performing similar work activities preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state of New Hampshire Office of Licenses Allied Health Professionals required. BLS, CPR required

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage

• Competitive pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

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