What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - In Home Outpatient position at RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth is seeking a licensed and experienced Physical Therapist to join our In-Home Outpatient (IHOP) team.
This full-time position provides outpatient-level physical therapy services in patients' homes and assisted living facilities across Central and Southern Fairfield County (Wilton, Weston, Redding, Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, etc.)
You will work primarily with post-surgical patients, including those recovering from total joint replacements. Your responsibilities will include evaluations, treatment, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to help patients regain mobility and remain safely at home.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
Deliver physical therapy treatments in accordance with Connecticut PT practice guidelines.
Coordinate with physicians, families, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Refer patients to additional home health services when needed.
Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide patient and caregiver education on treatment plans and home exercises.
Perform pre-operative safety evaluations and post-surgical follow-up visits.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and obtain physician orders as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Connecticut.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in home health or outpatient rehab.
Familiarity with Medicare Part B regulations and billing practices for in-home services.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience working in assisted living facilities is a plus.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.
This position will cover Central/Southern Fairfield County
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
- Paid time off
- Personal Wellness Days
- Comprehensive orientation
- Career path
- Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
- Wellness programs
Compensation:
Our target pay range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. This pay range 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.
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.
It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000