Physical Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You

Genesis Administrative Services•Southington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback Rehabilitation To You is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services (Part B) to older adults in Southington, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. Patients are served in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, as well as assisted and independent living communities. The role evaluates patients and develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs in the environment where patients live. It includes coordinating referrals and care with other disciplines, educating patients and caregivers, and promoting independence, productivity, health, and safety. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. The Physical Therapist may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and consistent with licensure requirements and professional standards. The role also requires timely clinical and billing documentation, participation in patient-care and staffing meetings, and adherence to treatment schedules. The posted salary range is USD $80,000–$110,000 per hour as stated in the posting.

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. Physical Therapy degree.
Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, establish diagnoses and individualized plans of care, set treatment goals, implement therapy, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Deliver outpatient physical therapy primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and independent living facility rooms.
Identify and make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address patients’ comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens and adapt plans of care to individual patient needs and capabilities.
Instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions that promote independence and productivity.
Provide therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, electrotherapeutic and other modalities, health and wellness, chronic disease management, 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 appropriate to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior relevant to rehabilitation potential.
Perform routine reexaminations and modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
Adhere to treatment schedules, documentation and billing requirements, and work-related meetings; attend and contribute to patient-care, staffing, and other related meetings.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel when applicable and as permitted by state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
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 offering work across the United States with the security of a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless and TV services, home, auto, renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$5,000 bonus.