Physical Therapist

Overview

Physical Therapist | Danbury, CT Mobile Outpatient Therapy | Full time | Offering $5,000 Bonus!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members.
• Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program.
• Continuing Education: Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: Visa or Green Card sponsorships, Journey Travel Program.
• Perks at Powerback: Exclusive discounts on various insurance and childcare services, PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Adheres to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:
  • Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
  • Functional training
  • Manual therapy
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Integumentary repair and protection
  • Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
  • Health and Wellness
  • Falls Risk Interventions
  • Chronic Disease Management Education

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.