Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Southington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, in Southington, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. The role evaluates patients and develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs to support rehabilitation, restore and enhance function, promote independence, and maintain health. The therapist may refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs and trains patients and caregivers in skills that support independence and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state or states of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
A master's degree in Physical Therapy; or a master's degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible PT experience.
A qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the United States must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences.

Responsibilities

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and related meetings.
Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens suited to each patient's needs and capabilities.
Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment, and identify and report repair needs.
Provide caring, compassionate, high-quality service that recognizes patients' and families' needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate improvement and treatment timelines; and design plans of care and treatment goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Implement physical therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and recordkeeping.
Provide therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, and use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
Provide health and wellness services, chronic disease management education, fall-risk assessment and interventions, and home and community case management.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Teach mobility skills and techniques and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
Reexamine patients as needed or required and modify or progress treatment plans.
Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
Conduct home and community mobility assessments and recommend measures for safe mobility.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program, with opportunities to work across the United States in a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$5,000 bonus.