Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Summit Medical Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Group seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality care through personalized treatment plans and patient education. The role involves assessing patient needs, documenting progress, and collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a CT Physical Therapy License and BLS Certification along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401k Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Must have CT Physical Therapy License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Effective communication with patients and MDs essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient exams and document findings.
• Plan and execute physical treatment programs.
• Provide education on injury prevention and health promotion.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of manual PT treatments

Knowledge of EMR

Education

CT Physical Therapy License and Registration

BLS Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into EMR
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel
• Provide educational information about physical therapy and physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health.
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. And instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Required Qualifications:

• CT Physical Therapy License and Registration- required
• BLS Certification- required
• Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers
• Communicate with MDs on a continuously basis in regards to patient care
• Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, PT billing codes
• Knowledge of manual PT treatments, use of modality and PT exercise equipment

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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