Part Time Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Care

In your role as a physical therapist (PT), you'll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make. Following them throughout their stay, you'll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field. Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals while pursuing some of your own, as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Heath. What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - Neurologic Resident Provide physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines. Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met. Help patients to regain control of their lives and their independence. Create an environment and a culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. ========== We are looking for motivated clinicians with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and eligibility for licensure in Delaware. Experience with neurologic patient populations is preferred (either pre-graduation or post professionally). New graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a 13-month salaried position with full benefits that provides participants clinical and didactic education, as well as mentoring, in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting. Inter-professional opportunities within the hospital and across the continuum of care are to be provided. Develop high quality, evidence based physical therapy practice or consultation skills in services to the neurologic patient population Strengthen education to patients and caregivers in the areas of wellness, prevention and health promotion Develop clinical reasoning skills and critical inquiry to assess literature and provide education to Encompass Health staff Strengthen social responsibility and advocacy within the physical therapy profession Candidates are required to submit a Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS). Please note: there are fees associated with the RF-PTCAS application. To complete the RF-PTCAS application, please use the following link: applicant-ux/#/login ===== Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, Eligibility for licensure in Delaware (Current state licensure before the first day of employment required). CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. Successful completion of a degree from an accredited bachelor's or master's program, plus sufficient experience in the field essential. Demonstrated competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. To learn more about us, please visit us online at