Physical Therapist
Elara Caring · West Haven, CT · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Description
Signed Bonus: $10k
Flexible Schedule: Option for 4-day work week!
About the Role
Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
Responsibilities
- Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists
- Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
- Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
- Physically demanding, high stress environment
- Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
Requirements
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program
- Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
- Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs
Qualifications
- You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee
Benefits
- Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience
- Elara offers a broad range of benefits
Pay & Benefits Information
Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
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