Home Health PT: Restore Mobility, Elevate Lives

Pathwell Health; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance strength for patients in Stratford and surrounding areas.

The role requires CT licensure and a background in physical therapy, with preference for home health experience and bilingual Spanish skills. You will collaborate with clients, families, and physicians to customize treatment and document progress in electronic records.

Qualifications

• 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 judgement.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Under pressure

Self-motivated

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Tools

EMR software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Pathwell Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance strength for patients in Stratford and surrounding areas.

The role requires CT licensure and a background in physical therapy, with preference for home health experience and bilingual Spanish skills. You will collaborate with clients, families, and physicians to customize treatment and document progress in electronic records.