Work Home Health / PT Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Develops, implements and adjusts a conditioning/rehabilitation plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s) and physician(s)
Tests and screens the client's physical strength to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function
Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
Give direct patient care as prescribed including evaluation and treatment planning
Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
Participate in clinical studies
Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum
Current and valid Connecticut Physical Therapist license (required)
Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
A desire for further education to keep up with the ever changing medical advances
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.