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Job description
Fulton & Dekalb County
Lead with compassion. Manage with purpose.
Who are we?
Caring for Atlanta for over 77 years, Visiting Nurse Health System is a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We pride ourselves in helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. We offer not just a job, but we also offer purpose, impact, and the chance to care deeply for people in the comfort of their homes.
Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We look to not only achieve, but to also maintain exemplary patient and employee satisfaction levels. VNHS is dedicated to continuing our investment in strong community partnerships, providing coordinated care solutions, developing a top-performing workforce, and innovating technologies to improve affordability and access to patient care. We aim to be an organization where healthcare professionals not only prefer to work, but where they are able to grow as professionals.
Respect & Integrity - We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest and person-centered in all our actions. We value the beliefs and opinions of our diverse community of patients and employees.
Excellence - We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate.
Stewardship - We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to us with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose.
Care – We will provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Job Overview
Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring a Physical Therapist who brings not just clinical skill, but warmth, empathy, and a calming presence to every patient interaction. This role is more than just a job, it’s a chance to walk alongside our patients during some of life’s most meaningful moments. Whether it's recovery, daily care, or end-of-life comfort we look for our employees to represent Visiting Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care in all aspects of their work. We're seeking a Physical Therapist who believes physical therapy is their calling in life and understands the importance of patient care. At Visiting Nurse, we strive to ensure every patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care.
What You’ll Do
Perform initial physical therapy assessments for home health patients
Develop and revise individualized treatment plans and discharge plans
Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to create individualized care plans
Deliver compassionate, skilled therapy, including preventative and rehabilitative techniques in the home setting
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care techniques and recovery to ensure comfort and understanding
Document patient progress, physician orders, therapy outcomes, and maintain accurate records in compliance with regulations
Supervise PTAs and HHAs, including conducting supervisory visits
Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance regulations
Drive to patient homes and work independently in the field
Provide emotional support to patients and loved ones during challenging times
You’re Perfect For The Position If You Have
Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current GA Physical Therapy license
CPR certification and valid driver's license required
Reliable transportation and automobile insurance
Experience with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance in home health
Strong documentation and assessment skills (e.g., OASIS, care plans, discharge planning)
Ability to educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Competency in managing rehabilitative therapy services and patient care protocols
Schedule
Monday to Friday
8am – 5pm
Scheduled Visits
Location:
Atlanta, Fulton/ Dekalb/ Dunwoody & Brookhaven
Based out of our Dunwoody office
Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Flexible Schedule
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance
PTO and Paid Holidays
403b with Company Match
Salary: Per Visit Pay Model
Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients!
Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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