Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services including evaluations and treatment in accordance with policy and procedures of state laws and the professional code of ethics
• Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions that may include but are not limited to therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy (including soft tissue and joint mobilization), physical agents or modalities, and patient-related instruction (including home exercise program)
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation including but not limited to initial evaluations, SOAP notes and flow sheets for each patient visit, reevaluation (every 30 days or 10 visits for Medicare patients whichever comes first), and the documented discharge of the patient
• Completes documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with all laws and regulatory requirements
• Maintains complete and accurate billing practices and assists front desk in maintaining authorizations
• Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others
• Updates clinical skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organization
• Assists and participates in in-service presentations after attending continuing education courses or as requested
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion and provides care and maintenance of facility equipment including reporting faulty equipment
• Adheres to proper work schedule and does not have excessive tardiness or absenteeism
• Complies with dress code policy – wearing logo shirt or business casual attire
• Reports problems or issues to the Physical Therapy Manager
• Reports to the Physical Therapy Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited DPT program
• New grads welcome
• Valid Physical Therapy license or eligibility to become licensed in CT
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills required