Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Physical Therapist and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives during their most vulnerable moments. In this vital role, you will deliver specialized physiotherapy services tailored to the unique needs of hospice patients, helping them maintain comfort, mobility, and dignity. Your expertise in care plans, discharge planning, and physiology will support patients in their home, inpatient, or outpatient settings. This position offers an energizing opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic environment dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical capabilities and develop personalized care plans that promote comfort and functional independence
- Implement physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy, orthopedics, and geriatrics-focused interventions to alleviate pain and improve mobility
- Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transition of care from hospital or inpatient settings to home or community environments
- Provide care across various settings such as home health visits, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and inpatient units
- Educate patients and caregivers on physiotherapy exercises, mobility aids, and safety measures to enhance ongoing care at home or in community settings
- Document patient progress accurately using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and communicate updates effectively with healthcare teams
- Stay current with medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and physiotherapy advancements to deliver evidence-based treatments
Experience
- Proven experience in acute care hospital environments with a strong understanding of inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy practices
- Hands-on experience with discharge planning, home & community care, and outpatient therapy services
- Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation and patient record management
- Background working with diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, and patients requiring trigger point therapy
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and specialized therapies relevant to hospice care
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Prior experience in home health or clinic settings is highly desirable
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly enhances quality of life for patients during critical moments. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing comprehensive patient care that truly makes a difference.
Pay: $44.99 - $54.18 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
