Physical Therapist Home Health

Career Search Associates; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a qualified therapist in West Haven, CT to provide quality therapy services and evaluate patients. This role involves developing treatment plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and ensuring effective patient care management. Candidates with current state licensure and strong interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure, CPR certification, driver's license, and automobile liability insurance.
• New Grads considered, 1+ year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops individual treatment plans.
• Communicates regularly with healthcare team members.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on treatment methods.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Documenting patient care

Building relationships

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