Physical Therapist (PT) - Homecare

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice
(formerly Connecticut VNA)

Visiting nurses and therapists with the latest technology and compassionate hospice care available in homes, hospitals and extended care facilities.

Yes. There are still healthcare professionals who make house calls. The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers. Our full range of homecare services includes:

Masonicare currently has needs for Licensed Physical Therapists in the Norwalk, CT area.  Full Time/Part Time/Per Visit opportunities are available!

The PT ensures quality and safe delivery of Physical Therapy and home health services rendered.  Coordinates the provision of home health care services that reflect the agency philosophy and standards of home health care.  Ensures quality and safe delivery of physical therapy services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coordination of the plan of care and maintains continuity of adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client care with other health professionals assigned to the case.  Documents adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patient visits accurately and timely, utilizing outcome measures and other therapy related documentation tools.
• Attends client care conferences and initiates conferences for the complex and multidisciplinary clients whenever necessary.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions.  Addresses all problems in the plan of care while involving client and significant others in the development of the plan of care whenever possible.  Recommends additional home health care services and communicates to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Documents the timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports. 
• Provides education, supervision and counseling to the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client and family regarding procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client’s needs.  Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
• Supervises, educates and conducts supervisor visits of home health aide per regulatory guidelines.  Per policy assesses the adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client’s need for unskilled services and revised the plan of care accordingly.  Communicates the changes to the Home Health Aide and Staffing Coordinator as often as necessary.
• Transcribes and implements physicians orders and evaluates response to ordered treatments in a timely manner.
• Participates in the agency’s QI program and the agency’s on-call schedule where applicable.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

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1.       Current Connecticut Physical Therapy License 

2.       One year of clinical experience as a physical therapist.

3.       Maintains current Connecticut Drivers’ License and auto insurance.

4.       Possess reliable transportation (Exception: Employees who utilize public transportation—Supervisory approval required).

1.       Provides physical therapy that demonstrates competent physical therapy skills.

2.       Demonstrates the ability to perform a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation to establish client level of function, and participates in client's total plan of care.

3.       Demonstrates organizational, written and verbal skills.  Demonstrates basic PC skills.

4.       Demonstrates understanding of therapy process, interpersonal relationships and dynamics.  Maintains positive professional demeanor.

5.       Attends 12 hours of in-services per year.

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With over 2,400 employees, Masonicare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical\dental\vision, 401(k), salary, tuition reimbursement, great employee events and discounts, weekly payroll and much more!

Fill out an on-line application at http://www.masonicare.org /, email a resume and cover letter to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or send via fax or U.S. mail to:

MASONICARE
Recruitment Center
22 Masonic Avenue
P.O. Box 70
Wallingford, CT 06492
Fax: 203-679-3052

Equal Opportunity Employer