Physical Therapist - Generous PTO Sick Time
Location: Bristol
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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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. LPECHN
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