Physical Therapist
UTOPIA HOME CARE INC•Hartford, CT
•$70 - $75•Onsite
About The Position
Utopia Home Care of Connecticut is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for its Hartford, Connecticut service area. The agency provides in-home nursing, therapy, and home health aide services throughout Connecticut. The Physical Therapist directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physician-prescribed physical therapy services to clients in their homes. The role functions under the direction of the Supervisor of Clinical Services and cooperates with the primary care nurse to coordinate client care. Compensation is $70.00–$75.00 per visit. The position is performed in person and offers flexible scheduling.
Requirements
- Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association; the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Hold a current physical therapist license in the state.
- Have at least three years of clinical physical therapy experience meeting the qualifications of a physical therapy supervisor, or have a physical therapy supervisor on staff who can supervise and remain available by telecommunication at all times for therapists with less than three years of experience.
- Visual and hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication.
- Ability to speak so that the average person can understand.
- Good physical stamina.
- Physical agility to perform required tasks.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients’ functional levels and participate in developing their overall care plans.
- Identify client and family needs for other home health services and make referrals when needed.
- Participate in case management conferences.
- Instruct clients, families, and other agency health care personnel in treatment regimens, including the safe use of equipment and assistive devices when applicable.
- Supervise homemakers and home health aides when they participate in a client’s care regimen.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Participate in in-service programs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Serve as a consultant to other agency personnel.
- Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Referral program
