Home Health Physical Therapist

Nurses at Home; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive leadership

Scheduling within Waterbury area

Independent clinical practice

Growth opportunities

Mentorship and program development

Collaboration with nursing and care团队

Insurance options (health/dental/vison

PTO and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Retirement plan

Ongoing education and clinical support

Job summary

Nurses At Home in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, treat, and reassess mobility, balance, transfers, and safety, while promoting independence and confidence in patients and families.

Join a locally owned agency that values clinician independence, professional growth, and compassionate care, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing clinical support.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Physical Therapist license.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining engaged with the clinical team.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals.
• Provide skilled treatment focused on mobility, strength, balance, transfers, safety, and functional independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, equipment, and home safety.
• Coordinate care with nursing, occupational therapy, physicians, and other providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Identify changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly.
• Help patients remain safely and successfully in their homes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Positive attitude

Education

Connecticut Physical Therapist license

Graduate of accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist

Waterbury, Connecticut and Surrounding Area

Build Your Career. Improve Lives. Help Us Grow.

Nurses At Home is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Full-Time Physical Therapist to help expand our growing home health presence in Waterbury and the surrounding communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who enjoys clinical independence, building strong relationships with patients, and being part of a company where their ideas and contributions truly matter. You will not be just another clinician on a large corporate roster. You will be an important part of our team and our continued growth.

Why Join Nurses At Home?

Nurses At Home is a locally owned and operated home health agency with a supportive, energetic, and collaborative culture. We take patient care seriously—but we also believe work should be enjoyable, rewarding, and exciting.

We offer:

• Competitive full-time compensation
• A fun, supportive, and approachable leadership team
• Manageable scheduling within the Waterbury area
• Meaningful independence in your clinical practice
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
• The chance to help develop and shape our therapy program
• Strong collaboration with nursing, case management, and agency leadership
• A growing organization where great employees are recognized
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Retirement plan options
• Ongoing education and clinical support

The Opportunity

As our Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes while working closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

You will have the opportunity to help patients regain their strength, mobility, confidence, and independence following hospitalization, illness, injury, or a decline in function.

As our Waterbury territory grows, this position may also offer opportunities to assist with clinical program development, therapist mentoring, interdisciplinary communication, and future leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop individualized plans of care based on each patient’s needs and goals
• Provide skilled treatment focused on mobility, strength, balance, transfers, safety, and functional independence
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, equipment, and home safety
• Coordinate care with nursing, occupational therapy, physicians, and other providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Identify changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Help patients remain safely and successfully in their homes

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Physical Therapist license
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining engaged with the clinical team
• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to patient-centered care

Home health experience is preferred, but we are open to speaking with motivated therapists who have strong clinical experience and are excited to grow in the home health setting.

Be Part of Something Exciting

Nurses At Home is growing, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. This is an opportunity to join a company where leadership knows your name, listens to your ideas, and recognizes the impact you make.

If you are looking for competitive compensation, greater professional independence, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to help build something meaningful, we would love to meet you.

Nurses At Home is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees.