Physical Therapist

Civita Care Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for hourly and salaried

Overtime Pay for eligible staff

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Civita Care Center in Bridgeport is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Civita Care at Northbridge. You will assess residents, plan care, provide direct treatment and consult with the rehab team.

We value teaching and supervising staff and students, and you will participate in program development and quality improvement while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to our residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and active state license.
• Two years of clinical Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and care environments.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and develop appropriate care plans.
• Provide direct patient treatment and supervision as required.
• Teach and train caregivers and supervise other therapists and staff.
• Document activities and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement, and census activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong written communication

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Ability to cope with stress

Multifaceted systems interaction

English language proficiency

Patient care aptitude

Education

PT degree (BS/MS/DS)

Licensed to practice Physical Therapy

Two years clinical experience preferred

Job description

We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Civita Care at Northbridge in Bridgeport!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Civita Care at Northbridge, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the com

As a Physical Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the clinical team process. You also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screens patients/residents.
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customer and supervisor.
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
• Participates in the interview process for new staff.
• Participates in census building and marketing activities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Specific Requirements:

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Civita’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Available for Eligible Team Members:
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.