Physical Therapist-Total Joint Home Health

Select Medical; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outpatient physical therapy provider is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Connecticut for their In-Home Physical Therapy Program. The role focuses on patients recovering from total joint replacements, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a generous compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

Unmatched continuing education

Company matching 401(k)

Affordable PPO benefits

Generous paid time off

Competitive salary, bonuses, and more

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program.
• Valid state license/registration required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating patients, documenting medical necessity.
• Adhering to state practice acts and supervision laws.
• Maintaining respectful communication with team members, physicians, patients, and payors.

Skills

Ortho skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

APTA-accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Overview

Full time Physical Therapist

Ortho Home Health- Total Joint

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Select Physical Therapy is seeking a FULL time physical therapist for our In-Home Physical Therapy Program in Connecticut. This role focuses on patients needing in-home physical therapy following total joint replacements. If you enjoy working with a healthy and active patient population in a home setting, this caseload is 100% post-total joint replacement. Our organization operates as an outpatient center, making documentation less cumbersome than traditional home health settings. An ideal candidate has solid ortho skills, but we are open to considering new graduates. The position involves approximately 28 visits per week within a 40-hour work week, serving patients in upper Fairfield and Litchfield counties. Mileage is compensated as part of the package.

Join our highly trained and respected physical therapy team dedicated to providing preventative and rehabilitative services to improve community quality of life. Our environment offers excellent opportunities to deliver skilled care and grow with a leading outpatient physical therapy provider.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

PRN and part-time options available

Compensation: Salary up to $100k, depending on experience

Clinic Address:

Select PT Watertown
76 Westbury Park Road
Watertown, Connecticut 06795-2779

Additional incentives include:

• Unmatched continuing education with internal CEU courses, residencies, and national certifications
• Company matching 401(k)
• Affordable PPO benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and more

Our organization is part of Select Medical's Outpatient Division, a nationally recognized provider with approximately 1900 locations across 39 states. We operate under various brand names including Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physio, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, and others. Our clinical team offers comprehensive preventative and rehabilitative services, developing individualized plans to meet patient goals. We collaborate with physicians, employers, payors, and case managers to ensure optimal, cost-effective outcomes. We also provide services to professional sports teams, colleges, and high schools.

Responsibilities include:

• Adhering to state practice acts and supervision laws
• Completing required training and complying with regulations
• Evaluating and treating patients, documenting medical necessity
• Maintaining respectful communication with team members, physicians, patients, and payors
• Participating in meetings as directed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited physical therapy program
• Valid state license/registration required
• Ability to work 40 hours/week with flexible hours for patient needs
• CPR certification required

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift patients frequently, capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, reach during shifts
• Sufficient vision and hearing for patient care and documentation
• Ability to push equipment and handle diagnostic tools
• Fine motor skills for documentation and equipment handling