Physical Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You

Genesis Administrative Services•Clinton, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, serving older adults in ALF/ILF and community settings. The therapist evaluates patients, determines their rehabilitation needs, develops and delivers individualized plans of care, and provides treatment in the patient’s home to support functional independence and productivity. The role includes patient and caregiver education, referrals to other disciplines, collaboration with the rehabilitation team, and health promotion. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) 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 U.S. 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 necessary and consistent with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, complete timely clinical and billing documentation, and attend work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive care needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on each patient’s needs and capabilities.
Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes the needs and rights of patients and families.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate improvement and treatment timelines; and develop treatment goals and plans with patients and caregivers.
Implement physical therapy plans and complete related documentation and records.
Provide therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
Provide health and wellness services, chronic disease management education, falls assessment and interventions, and home and community case management.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients to use them.
Select activities suited to each patient’s 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 to modify or progress treatment plans.
Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
Conduct home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

$5,000 bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Generous 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 U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.