Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Colchester
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Clinic open 8am to 7 PM. Two evening shifts (until 7pm) per week Work where every moment matters. -

Every day, almost 20,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. -
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Job Summary
We're seeking a caring and dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for our Colchester outpatient rehab clinic who has a passion for patient centered care. - This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians (PT/OT) and some of the best physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!
Being located in the same building as many of the referring providers allows for excellent interaction regarding patient care. - Specialty programs include safe steps- balance/fall prevention, oncology rehab, concussion, headache management, lymphedema, vestibular therapy and more!
Position Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. -
Responsibilities
- - - - - - - - - Upon Physician referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient's level of function, including evaluations for strength, movement, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring vitals, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living
- - - - - - - - - Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
- - - - - - - - - Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
- - - - - - - - - Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use
- - - - - - - - - Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as MDs, Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.
- - - - - - - - - Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist Assistants.Qualifications - - - - - - - - - Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the -(CAPTE).
- - - - - - - - - Open to new graduates
- - - - - - - - - Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred
- - - - - - - - - Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire
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We take great care of careers.
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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. - Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. - We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. - Every moment matters. - And this is your moment.
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