Home Health Weekend Physical Therapist PT

Pathwellhealth; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide essential patient care in a home health setting. This role involves developing and implementing rehabilitation plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring thorough documentation of patient progress. With a focus on patient health maintenance and disease prevention, the ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team that values professional growth and offers a supportive environment for delivering high-quality care to patients in the New Haven area.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved PT curriculum and a valid CT PT license required.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement rehabilitation plans in partnership with clients.
• Evaluate and document patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Assignments

Self-Motivated

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum

Current and valid Connecticut Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic Devices for Documentation

Job description

The PT would be on call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern). The PT would be responsible to cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as scheduled weekend visits including admission visits. Compensation will include an on-call stipend PLUS pay per visit for each visit completed. The Therapist will be responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing Therapist care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required. The PT would be covering the areas of Greenwich, Stratford, New Haven, and surrounding areas.

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 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

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.