Physical Therapist-Mentorship Program Available - Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Are you passionate about helping patients achieve their highest level of activity and well-being? At OSG, we're more than a healthcare facility-we're a community dedicated to compassion, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking a dedicated and caring full-time Physical Therapist to join our team in Fairfield, CT. Here, your expertise and empathy will make a profound impact on our patients' lives.

We offer a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional growth and work-life balance. As part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to be mentored by experienced professionals, enhancing your skills and knowledge. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education opportunities, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary.
• Educate all patients continually on their condition to ensure their commitment to treatment.
• Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
• Complete all required documentation (Initial Evaluations, Daily Treatment Notes, Plans of Care, Discharge Summaries, Insurance Forms, etc.) thoroughly and on a same-day basis in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians and staff.
• Able to confidently and knowledgeably communicate with patients, developing a strong patient rapport throughout the process.
• Attend facility in-services and participate in courses necessary to maintain required CEUs.
• Act as a role model and as a resource for peers.
• Research unfamiliar diagnoses, procedures, and requests as opportunities to provide needed learning experience.
• Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise.
• Assist with general facility and equipment maintenance duties to ensure that clinic remains safe, clean and organized.

Competencies

• Committed to providing individualized care to patients to return them to the highest level of activity possible after injury.
• Possesses solid clinical evaluation skills, good communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to delegate tasks.
• General working knowledge of computers and EHRs.

OSG Mentorship Program Highlights

This role offers the chance to be mentored by experienced professionals, providing valuable insights and growth opportunities. You will attend educational in-services, develop relationships with current Physical Therapists, and participate in weekly meetings with your mentor(s).

• Educational and Clinical Growth: Provides new physical therapists with supervision and support, fostering critical thinking and professional development.
• Initial Onboarding: Includes personalized goal setting, shadowing senior therapists, restricted schedule, and regular meetings with mentors and the Rehab Director for the first 1-3 months.
• Ongoing Mentorship: Continues with monthly mentor meetings, quarterly Rehab Director meetings, optional senior therapist consultations, and opportunities for physician, surgical shadowing as well as monthly in-services.

Required Credentials

• Graduate of a CAPTA-accredited program in Physical Therapy
• Current CT Physical Therapy License required
• Experience preferred but new grads are encouraged to apply

Join us in making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!