Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Hartford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in West Hartford, Hartford, Avon, and Simsbury. Care is delivered in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, as well as in assisted living and community settings. The role offers a salaried position, a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings, and a $5,000 bonus.

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and develops, delivers, and adapts individualized treatment programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance function and independence. The role includes educating and training patients and caregivers, coordinating referrals and care with other disciplines, and incorporating health, wellness, and safety into treatment. The position may also involve supervising assistants, students, and support personnel as applicable, while maintaining treatment schedules and timely clinical and billing documentation.

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 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

• Evaluate patients, including taking histories, reviewing systems, applying tests and measures, interpreting findings, establishing diagnoses, identifying impairments and precautions, and designing plans of care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods collaboratively with patients and caregivers, implement individualized physical therapy plans, and complete related documentation and records.
• Provide outpatient rehabilitation primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
• Provide health and wellness programming, chronic disease management education, falls assessments and interventions, and case management in the home and community.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques and assess their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed and modify or progress treatment plans accordingly.
• Conduct home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs, and consult with the rehabilitation team to select appropriate treatment regimens.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs and capabilities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable, consistent with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to treatment schedules, documentation and billing requirements, and work-related meeting obligations.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing, and other related meetings.
• Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
• 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.
• Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• 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.
• A $5,000 bonus.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time