Per Diem Physical Therapist

Summit Health Management; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Disability

Vision

FSA coverages

401k savings plan

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy to join a physician-led team. You will perform initial exams, document findings, and develop individualized therapy plans to improve function and reduce pain.

Collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients is essential for high-quality outcomes. Responsibilities include prognosis documentation, treatment adjustments, patient education, and safe discharge planning with appropriate follow-up or referrals.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required
• NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration required
• BLS Certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or EMR.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy to maintain, improve or restore functioning.
• Evaluate effects of treatment and adjust plans to maximize benefit.
• Direct, supervise, and communicate with supportive personnel.
• Provide education about physical therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics, and health promotion.
• Discharge patient when goals are attained and arrange follow-up care or referrals.

Skills

Clear communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR/MS Word/Excel

PT treatment & modalities

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

NYS Physical Therapy License

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into EMR Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel Provide educational information about physical therapy and physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. And instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Physical Therapy- required NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration- required BLS Certification- required Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers Communicate with MDs on a continuously basis in regards to patient care Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, PT billing codes Knowledge of manual PT treatments, use of modality and PT exercise equipment

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.