Physical Therapist - Home Health & IHOP - New Milford, CT

Position Overview

RVNAhealth is hiring licensed Physical Therapists for two distinct service lines: Home Health and In-Home Outpatient (IHOP). We are actively recruiting for both positions across our Northern Territory, which includes towns of New Milford, Newtown, Sandy Hook, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, and New Fairfield.

About the Role

We are hiring Physical Therapists for Full-time, Part-time or Per-Diem work schedules. Position Options include Home Health Physical Therapist (Medicare Part A) and In-Home Outpatient Physical Therapist (IHOP – Medicare Part B).

Responsibilities

• Home Health Physical Therapist (Medicare Part A):
  • Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under a home health plan of care.
  • Focus on short-term, intermittent care for patients recovering from illness, injury, or hospitalization.
  • Perform start-of-care visits, evaluations, reassessments, and discharges.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide functional rehabilitation to improve mobility and independence.
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
  • Complete OASIS documentation and maintain compliance with Medicare Part A guidelines.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, and disease management.
• In-Home Outpatient Physical Therapist (IHOP – Medicare Part B):
  • Deliver outpatient-level physical therapy services in patients' homes and assisted living communities.
  • Often includes ongoing therapy for post-surgical patients and those requiring longer-term rehabilitation.
  • Conduct comprehensive outpatient evaluations and develop care plans.
  • Treat patients recovering from orthopedic procedures (e.g., total joint replacements).
  • Provide ongoing therapy focused on strength, balance, and functional mobility.
  • Perform pre-operative assessments and post-surgical follow-up care.
  • Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.
  • Maintain Part B documentation and billing compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Connecticut Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum of 2+ years of clinical experience (home health and/or outpatient preferred).
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in home settings or assisted living communities is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 403(b) retirement savings.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation

The full time pay range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

EEO Statement

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.