Physical Therapist - Norwalk, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Norwalk, CT and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living communities, with telehealth or other virtual care available when appropriate. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways; compensation and benefits depend on employment type and eligibility. New graduates may be eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, providing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may participate in FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
- Ability to incorporate telehealth and virtual care into clinical schedules.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy that supports patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and fitness specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Potential opportunities include supervising assistants, mentoring emerging professionals, teaching as a clinical instructor, and providing care above a bi-weekly quota.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible roles
- Dental insurance for eligible roles
- Vision insurance for eligible roles
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools, including virtual care resources
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising assistants, care above the bi-weekly quota, and creating content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
