Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health, Full-Time or Per Diem

There For You Home Care Services a Division of Universa. Care is hiring Physical Therapists for home health visits in the Waterbury, CT area. Full-time and per diem schedules are available: per diem clinicians take visits on a per-visit basis that fits their availability, and full-time therapists carry a steady caseload with hourly pay.

We are a Medicare-certified home health agency (CT DPH License 9915730) and offer a supportive interdisciplinary team, manageable caseloads and clear documentation standards.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing PT evaluations in the patient’s home, including OASIS data collection when PT is the assessing discipline Develop and update an individualized plan of care with measurable functional goals Provide skilled interventions: gait and balance training, strengthening, transfer training, post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation, fall-risk reduction Recommend and train patients on durable medical equipment and home modifications Educate patients, families and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety Coordinate with nursing, OT, SLP, aides and physicians; communicate changes in status Complete timely visit notes, progress notes, recertifications and discharge summaries that meet Medicare and agency standards Requirements Current Connecticut Physical Therapist license (required) DPT or equivalent degree from an accredited program Home health experience and OASIS familiarity preferred; new home health clinicians with strong clinical skills are welcome Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance CPR certification Compensation Full-time: $48.

00 - $58.00 per hour Per diem: $90.00 - $110.00 per visit Benefits Weekly pay and a clock-in app 401(k) Paid time off Mileage reimbursement $250 referral bonus after your referral works 100 hours Tuition assistance after 2,500 hours for approved career programs Work location: in patients’ homes, based from our Waterbury office (534 Frost Road) and serving Greater Waterbury, the Naugatuck Valley and surrounding New Haven and Litchfield County towns.

Hamden-area visits also available.