Physical Therapist, PRN

Essential Healthcare Management; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rare in-house opportunity

Competitive pay with full benefits &\u

Job summary

Essential Healthcare Management in the United States is seeking a licensed physical therapist to identify patient goals, design care plans, and provide evidence-based interventions that reduce medication needs and offer alternatives to surgery.

Join a collaborative team of therapists and nursing staff; you’ll document care, track progress, and tailor fitness- and wellness programs to each patient, supporting growth and optimal function.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with valid PT license.
• Graduate degree or higher in physical therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• Document patient care services
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs

Skills

PT experience

Patient management

Treatment knowledge

Growth mindset

Interpersonal skills

PT license

PT degree+

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Career Advantages

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Competitive pay rate, full benefits & flexible work schedule
• Clinical expertise and training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

We are looking for professional therapists who are committed to our values and to our mission of striving to improve health and enrich lives through partnership, compassion and acts of kindness, every person, every time. If you want to work in a rewarding environment with the opportunity for personal and professional growth, come join our team!