Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

The adventure awaits - literally! Join our team and receive a $10k sign-on bonus,

a $1000 Alaskan adventure of your choice, and a company car!

THE WHAT

Are you a physical therapist looking for flexibility, freedom and fun? If so, we want you! Ancora Home Health and Hospice is in need of a motivated physical therapist who is enthusiastic about providing quality care to community members needing assistance with their strength and recovery. Flexible scheduling allows you to build a schedule of your dreams, and our mentorship program is as hands-on (or off!) as needed, providing you with the right amount of support.

THE WHO

Ancora Home Health and Hospice is part of Aegis Healthcare, a company specializing in providing premium post-acute continuum of care services unknown to exist elsewhere. Through continuous innovation and improvement, our fast-growing company provides opportunities for career development and growth for those seeking leadership positions.

THE WHY

Our mission is simple: Provide high-quality, compassionate care. By living our values of Character, Experience & Trust, both personally and professionally, our employees are making a difference in our communities and in the lives of those we serve. It's the Ancora difference.

THE FUN

You spend a good portion of your life working, so why not enjoy the people and place you call the office? In addition to the usual reasons people come to work (compensation, benefits, snacks), we have an employee experience program that truly sets us apart. We believe in the importance of having a work-life balance and want you to enjoy all that life has to offer. Flight to Hawaii? Skydiving? Broadway play? You choose it - the experience is yours!

THE LIMITED TIME OFFERS

Our community need is growing, and so is our need for more team members. If hired during the month of February 2024, new team members will receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus, an Alaskan adventure of choice up to $1000 (think flight seeing to Denali, fishing charters, or an Alyeska getaway), and a company car to complete your visits in style. Terms and conditions to be reviewed with offer. Do we have your attention? Good! Apply today!

THE FINER DETAILS

Health Benefits - we have them!

• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan

Career Benefits - the sky is the limit!

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Continued Training and Education
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits - life happens!

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life, Accident & Disability Insurance

Personal Benefits - you deserve a break!

• Paid Time Off
• Aegis Experience Rewards Program

Be The Difference - because you can!

• Thrive on establishing high level standards

• Commit to professionalism while performing job duties and responsibilities
• Have a positive attitude
• Be a team player and a problem solver
• Possess honesty and integrity

Job Responsibilities - you knew they were coming!

• Provide treatment and patient care according to state and federal regulations and professional guidelines
• Perform complete evaluations of the patient's functional capacity, muscle strength, motor development, respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and endurance
• Routinely assess and revise therapy care plan to ensure best patient outcome
• Provide education and instruction to patient's and family members regarding therapeutic exercises to facilitate self-care within the limits of patient's abilities
• Delegate tasks and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with peers to ensure patient needs are met
• Accurate and timely documentation of observations and evaluations

Skills and Qualifications - we know you have them!

• Current PT license in the state of practice
• Home Health experience preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Time management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable automobile
• Proof of current automobile insurance

• Criminal background check clearance/fingerprint clearance
• Current CPR certification

Physical Requirements - to strengthen others!

Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties of this position.

Mental Requirements - you went to school for this!

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Environment - there will be snacks!

Works indoors in agency office and patient homes/care facilities; travel to and from patients is required.