Physical Therapist Home Health.

Schuback Search Associates; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking licensed therapists to provide quality therapy services. The role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, and communication with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care. Candidates must hold current state licensure and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• New Grads considered, 1+ year of experience preferred.
• Must hold current state licensure and valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of professional practice and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality therapy services as defined by standards of practice.
• Evaluates patients and develops individual treatment plans.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in improving disabilities.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to document patient care effectively

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships

Education

Current 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