Physical Therapist Job in Rutland, VT

VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide skilled therapy services across Rutland and Bennington County. You will work a 5x8 day schedule for a 91-day travel assignment beginning June 18, 2026, earning $2,774 per week.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive OASIS and PT assessments, evaluating psychosocial, educational, safety, and risk factors
• Develop individualized plans of care to promote functional independence and safety in accordance with APTA guidelines
• Deliver skilled physical therapy treatment using therapeutic techniques and patient/caregiver education
• Monitor and amend patient visit schedules to maximize productivity while meeting patient needs
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other rehabilitation team members
• Supervise and direct clinical activities of PTAs, PT students, and home care aides
• Complete patient-related health assessments including PT/INR monitoring, blood pressure checks, and other evaluations
• Perform patient procedures such as staple and suture removal and wound care
• Complete OASIS time points in compliance with agency, state, and federal guidelines
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required documentation reflecting care provided and outcomes achieved
• Collaborate with quality improvement staff to maximize accuracy of clinical notes and OASIS documents
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers with appropriate paperwork processing
• Participate in in-service training programs and peer review audits
• Engage in community marketing and promotion of rehabilitation services
• Complete agency, state, and federal forms accurately and on time

You will work in a hospice care setting providing home-based and facility-based services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient quality of life while managing a diverse patient census across two counties.