Home Health Physical Therapist PT

Pathwell Health; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care in a home-health setting in Newtown, CT. The role involves creating and adjusting plans of care with the patient and caregivers, and coordinating with physicians.

The candidate will evaluate patients, document progress, and deliver prescribed therapies while maintaining clear communication with the team. A CT license and valid credentials are required, with Spanish-language ability a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum is required.
• Current and valid Connecticut Physical Therapist license is required.
• Experience in home health is preferred.
• Drivers license and auto insurance are expected.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and adjusts a plan of care in partnership with client and family.
• Tests and screens strength to assist physician evaluation.
• Educates client and family on exercises to continue at home.
• Documents observations and interventions accurately.
• Provides direct patient care as prescribed and assists in treatment planning.
• Reviews referrals and medical records to determine necessary treatments.
• Records prognosis and progress in patient charts or EMR.
• Identifies goals and plans for reevaluation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Connecticut Physical Therapist license (required)

Tools

EMR systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements and adjusts a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s) and physician(s)
• Tests and screens the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function
• Educates and instructs client, family members or other client representatives, about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by client
• Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Give direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Participate in educational activities of the service
• Participate in clinical studies
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
• Current and valid Connecticut Physical Therapist license (required)
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgementMust have the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm and focused in emergent situations
• Be highly self-motivated and results-driven
• A desire for further education to keep up with the ever changing medical advances

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.