Physical Therapist - Bridgeport, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Bridgeport and Fairfield, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. Clinicians help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways. The posted Connecticut annual base pay range for a full-time role is $70,000–$120,000, with opportunities to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated. Benefits are available for eligible roles. 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, performing 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 are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- Qualified clinicians may be eligible for H1B sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living settings.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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, and patient care above the bi-weekly quota
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
