Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

Overview

Physical Therapist | Mobile Outpatient Therapy PRN | West Hartford CT

Needed ASAP

At Powerback, we’re on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We’re proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it’s needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

• Primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population.
• Evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient’s home.
• Assess need, develop and deliver physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive needs of patients.
• Implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Instruct, educate and train patients and caregivers in essential skills and functions to promote independence and productivity.
• Direct activities to promote and maintain health.
• Supervise PT Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel as required.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and related meetings.
• Consult with other rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimen.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain and report needed repairs.
• Screen, examine and evaluate patients, establishing diagnosis, impairments, predicted improvement and time required.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods; implement physical therapy treatment plan; complete related documentation.
• Provide therapeutic techniques such as exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair, modalities, health and wellness, education on chronic disease management, falls assessment, case management.
• Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices and train patients in the use of adaptive devices.
• Instruct patient in mobility activities and evaluate progress.
• Perform routine reexamination and modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend safe mobility in home and community space.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65.00 - USD $66.00 /Hr.