Physical Therapist - Home Health & In-Home Outpatient - Ridgefield, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Home Health & In-Home Outpatient (IHOP)

RVNAhealth | Ridgefield, CT

RVNAhealth is hiring licensed Physical Therapists for two distinct service lines: Home Health and In-Home Outpatient (IHOP) . We are actively recruiting for both positions in our Central Territory , including Ridgefield, Wilton, Weston, and Redding.

Whether you are interested in episodic, skilled home health care or outpatient-level therapy delivered in the home, we offer opportunities to match your clinical experience and career goals.

We are hiring Physical Therapists for Full-time, Part-time or Per-Diem work schedules.

Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under a home health plan of care. This role focuses on short-term, intermittent care for patients recovering from illness, injury, or hospitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform start-of-care visits, evaluations, reassessments, and discharges
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide functional rehabilitation to improve mobility and independence
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Complete OASIS documentation and maintain compliance with Medicare Part A guidelines
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, and disease management

Deliver outpatient-level physical therapy services in patients' homes and assisted living communities. This role often includes ongoing therapy for post-surgical patients and those requiring longer-term rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and develop care plans
• Treat patients recovering from orthopedic procedures (e.g., total joint replacements)
• Provide ongoing therapy focused on strength, balance, and functional mobility
• Perform pre-operative assessments and post-surgical follow-up care
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes
• Maintain Part B documentation and billing compliance

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current Connecticut Physical Therapist license
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience (home health and/or outpatient preferred)
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working in home settings or assisted living communities is a plus

• Be part of a mission-driven, nonprofit organization with over 100 years of community service
• Work independently while enjoying the support of a collaborative rehab and nursing team
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your caseload
• Competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement , and benefits
• Ongoing professional development and CEU support
• A culture of compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence

Benefits: RVNAhealth offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 403(b) retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; employer-paid life and disability insurance; wellness and employee assistance programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Part-time and Per-diem employees are not eligible for RVNAhealth's full employee benefits package. Employees may be eligible for benefits required by applicable law and certain organization-sponsored programs, discounts, and professional development opportunities, where applicable.

Compensation:

The full time pay range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.