Physical Therapist Per Diem for Home Health Agency

4 YOUR PEACE OF MIND LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

4 YOUR PEACE OF MIND LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist in Hartford, Connecticut. The role involves assessing patients' physical capabilities, developing care plans, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality therapy services. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in acute care, with preference given to those with home health experience. An active license from the Connecticut Board of Physical Therapy Examiners is required. The position offers benefits including a competitive salary and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in an acute care setting.
• Two years experience in Home Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment to determine level of functioning.
• Gathers background data and evaluates patients.
• Developing and revising the plan of care.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality

Problem-solving

Proficient in office equipment and software

Education

Licensed by Connecticut Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

The Physical therapist will provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.

Company Expectations of the Employee:

• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.
• Prioritize workload so as to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
• Communicate with Company administrative board and clinical supervisor on a regular basis about project status and issues.
• Communicate with subordinates on a regular basis about project status and issues.
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
• Report to work on time and prepared to perform duties of position.
• Documentation is submitted by end of business day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning, including OASIS Assessment at appropriate time points.
• A physical therapist gathers background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.

Requirements:

Education:

Currently licensed by the Connecticut Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Experience:

Minimum of one year in an acute care setting. Two years experience in Home Health preferred.

Skills:

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
• Able to establish and maintain confidence of owners and employees.
• Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
• Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.

Language Skills:

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
• Able to write reports and correspondence at a professional level.
• Able to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from employees and regulatory agencies.
• Able to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying educational levels.
• Able to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from employees and external groups of varying sizes.