Physical Therapist, Homecare Job at ECHN, Jewett City, CT

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  • ECHN
  • Jewett City, CT

Job Description

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Why consider applying to Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT? Here are a few reasons: 

  • Small territories and manageable caseloads and flexible schedules for a better work-life balance.
  • Front-loaded paid vacation time with 26 days offered if you work 40 hours a week, otherwise prorated based on hours worked.
  • Tuition reimbursement to help you continue your education and career growth. Eligible after 3 months of employment!
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Voluntary Benefits/STD and more
  • Free parking and discounts offered through Perk Spots at local retailers, restaurants, and childcare centers. 

 

Join our team and enjoy these benefits while providing quality care to our patients. Apply now! 

 

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in physical therapy from an APTA approved program.

Experience: One year of acute care experience. Additional experience in home health care preferred.

  Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Connecticut.

General Summary of Duties: The provision of physical therapy to patients in their homes under written orders from qualified physicians according to established Agency policies and procedures.

 

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion. Requires ability to perform heavy work. Requires balance skills. Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs. Requires ability to perform floor-to-stand transfers. Requires ability to kneel and sit for extended periods. Requires ability to lift, transfer, and perform gait training on all surfaces with patients. Requires ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires limited exposure to communicable diseases.

 

Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients’ homes and in an office environment.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:

  • Knowledge of current APTA guidelines and standards. Knowledge of Agency policy, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
  • Knowledge of current modalities and medical equipment relevant to patient care. Skill in identifying patient problems and recommending solutions.
  • Skill in documentation in clinical records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients/families, physicians, co-workers, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Possesses adequate transportation to carry out job requirements. Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be determined by Agency policy when using automobile for transportation. Possession of an individual malpractice insurance policy. Willingness to provide service in any part of agency geographic area, according to agency need.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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