Physical Therapist - Ridgefield, CT
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. Care is delivered in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Clinicians use FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model to help patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, and quality of life. Telehealth and other virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The role offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule, build lasting patient relationships, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, clinician-operated practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/Fox Flex employment pathways. New graduates may be eligible for the Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H-1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians. Compensation varies by experience and employment type. In Connecticut, the standard full-time base pay range is $70,000–$120,000 annually, with potential to earn more; part-time and PRN compensation is prorated.
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.
- Ability to wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H-1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Provide therapy to support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document care 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 other virtual care when appropriate.
- Travel to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Potentially supervise PTAs or OTAs, mentor emerging professionals, or serve as a clinical instructor.
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.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives.
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising PTAs or OTAs, care above bi-weekly quota, and creating written or social content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
