Per Diem Physical Therapist

Summit Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Doctorate in Physical Therapy to join our Stamford, CT outpatient team. You will perform initial exams, develop prognosis, and design individualized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain.

You will document progress in EMR, educate patients and families, coordinate with MDs, and discharge when goals are met. A NYS PT license and BLS are required; strong communication and PT equipment knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy is required.
• NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Strong communication with patients and MDs; EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, identify problems and diagnose before intervention.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient chart or EMR.
• Plan and carry out individualized physical therapy programs to restore function and reduce pain.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans for maximum benefit.
• Direct, supervise, and communicate with supportive personnel.
• Discharge patients and provide follow-up care or referrals; educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient communication

MD communication

EMR knowledge

PT treatment knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

PT equipment

PT billing codes

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.

Job Description

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. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides 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.