Physical Therapist Home Health

Max Populi; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy provider is seeking qualified professionals to deliver high-quality therapy services. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and instructing patients and caregivers. The ideal candidate will possess relevant state licensure and strong communication skills, with a preference for experienced therapists but welcoming new graduates as well.

Qualifications

• License, CPR certification, and liability insurance required.
• Effective communication and patient care documentation skills needed.
• New graduates may apply, but 1+ year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individual treatment plans.
• Observe and report patient progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in improving disabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care documentation

Team collaboration

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