Job Qualifications
Education: Physical Therapy education required per state regulations.
Licensure:
Current State License as a Physical Therapist in state for hire.
Current Driver's License in state for hire.
Knowledge and Skills:
Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge of durable medical equipment
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a health care facility or patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, patient needs, ability to work with dying patient and support system and to meet patient individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions:
Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
Assist/instruct patient/ family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
Traditions’ Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.
Traditions Health is becoming VitalCaring Group, aligning with a purpose-driven organization known for high-quality care and a strong culture of service. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with VitalCaring effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by VitalCaring’s values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve.
You will be offered VitalCaring benefits plan with PTO starting January 1, 2026.
About VitalCaring
Established in 2021, VitalCaring is one of the nation's premier home health and hospice providers. Including the anticipated Traditions locations, VitalCaring will consist of 76 home health locations, 45 hospice and palliative locations, as well as a Texas-based pediatric and community care division. VitalCaring is led by a team of industry veterans who have spent their professional lives building and leading high-performing home health and hospice organizations. At VitalCaring, we exist to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. We do this by being the employer of choice for team members seeking to fulfill their calling in healthcare and being the provider of choice for patients, families and referral sources seeking a trusted healthcare partner. As a result, we have created a company that is founded on culture, committed to quality, driven by innovation, and dedicated to performance. Our values reflect these founding principles, and they are the cornerstones of our decision making. Learn more about VitalCaring at vitalcaring.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.