Physical Therapist Home Health

Pam & Company, Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy services provider in West Haven is seeking qualified therapists to deliver quality care to patients. The role involves evaluating patient conditions, designing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must be licensed and possess strong communication skills, with new graduates welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure and CPR certification.
• Thorough knowledge of professional therapy practices and principles.
• New grads considered; 1+ year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on improvement methods.
• Communicates regularly with healthcare team members regarding patient progress.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Patient care documentation

Team collaboration

Education

State licensure

CPR certification

Job description

• Provides quality therapy services as defined the applicable Standards of Practice
• Evaluation of the patient and development of the individual plan of treatment, including both short and long-term goals
• Observes and reports to the responsible physician the patient’s progress, reactions to treatments, and any changes in the patient’s condition; modifies the plan of treatment as needed
• Instructs the patient, caregiver, and other health team members in methods to improve and correct disabilities
• Communicates regularly with physicians and other health care team members
• Plans for patient discharge through realistic and attainable long-term goals which may be modified as condition change
• Prepares the patient and the patient’s caregiver for care after discharge
• Reports to the Clinical Director any significant patient, family, or physician issues

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure, CPR certification, driver’s license, and automobile liability insurance.
• Thorough knowledge of professional theory, practice, techniques, principles, and equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to document patient care effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with patients, other health care professionals, physicians, and the public.
• New Grads considered, 1+ year of experience preferred