Physical Therapist - In Home Outpatient

RVNAhealth; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Career path opportunities

Ongoing educational and training opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to provide outpatient therapy services in patients' homes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, a current license, and experience in home health care. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, ideally in home health or outpatient rehab.
• Experience with evaluation, treatment, and documentation as required.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and care teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver physical therapy treatments in accordance with state practice guidelines.
• Coordinate with medical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with Medicare regulations

Experience in assisted living facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Current license to practice in Connecticut

Job description

Job Overview

RVNAhealth is seeking a licensed and experienced Physical Therapist to join our In-Home Outpatient (IHOP) team.

This full-time position provides outpatient-level physical therapy services in patients' homes and assisted living facilities across Central and Southern Fairfield County (Wilton, Weston, Redding, Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, etc.).

You will work primarily with post-surgical patients, including those recovering from total joint replacements. Your responsibilities will include evaluations, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to help patients regain mobility and remain safely at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver physical therapy treatments in accordance with Connecticut PT practice guidelines.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Refer patients to additional home health services when needed.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on treatment plans and home exercises.
• Perform pre-operative safety evaluations and post-surgical follow-up visits.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and obtain physician orders as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state Connecticut.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in home health or outpatient rehab.
• Familiarity with Medicare Part B regulations and billing practices for in-home services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in assisted living facilities is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid time off.
• Personal Wellness Days.
• Comprehensive orientation.
• Career path.
• Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities.
• Wellness programs.

3>Compensation

Our target pay range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. This pay range represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

This position will cover Central/Southern Fairfield County.

It will a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.