Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Manchester, CT

Are you ready for your next opportunity?

When you work with Tribal Health, you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable, career-changing adventure - and because we are clinically led, you can count on 24/7 support, so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job.

We recognize that you are the best part of us. In addition to a wealth of benefits, we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical abilities and limitations through detailed evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to address patients' specific needs and goals.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve patients' mobility and strength.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises and lifestyle changes to support recovery and prevent further injury.
• Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive care approach.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes.
• Stay updated with the latest physical therapy techniques and research to enhance treatment effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and supervision to physical therapy assistants and aides as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards in the delivery of care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• Licensure: Active state PT License
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Certifications: BLS (AHA preferred or client specific)
• Immunizations: Based on client need
• Experience required: 1 year
• Schedule: 40 hours per week

Tribal Health Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Per Diems to help with travel and lodging expenses for those that qualify
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• 100% Company paid tuition to further your education
• Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Work Environment

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors and staff. Overnight travel may be required from time to time.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Other:

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination

Background Investigation: This position may be subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with public law 101-630 "Indian child protection and family violence prevention act." Candidates for positions that require a 101-630 background check must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation in compliance with pl 101-630.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.