Physical Therapist

iHire; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a Physical Therapist in Plainville, CT, to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and following through with compassionate care. The ideal candidate will have experience, a reliable vehicle, and a valid PT license in Connecticut, and will also enjoy a collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Able to lift 50-100 lbs and travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs.
• Design and implement care plans.
• Document evaluations and treatment goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy program

Current PT license for Connecticut

Job description

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At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Physical Therapist. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Physical Therapist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance
  
  

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
• Physically demanding, high stress environment
• Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
  
  

What is Required?

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
  
  

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Consulting

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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