Acute Care Physical Therapist (Per Diem) — Immediate Impact

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our inpatient team at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, Connecticut. The PT will administer prescribed treatments, evaluate patients’ functions, and devise treatment strategies. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, establishing goals, and delivering care while coordinating with other providers. Qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy, a valid CT license, and preferably some acute care experience. New graduates with clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid State of CT Physical Therapy license required.
• Acute Care experience preferred but open to new graduates.
• Strong patient evaluation and therapeutic application skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function.
• Establish measurable goals with the patient/family.
• Implement and deliver patient care using clinical decision making.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding treatment.
• Participate in patient transition and discharge planning.
• Delegate patient care tasks and supervise support staff.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Physical therapy techniques

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Patient education

Education

Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our inpatient team at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, Connecticut. The PT will administer prescribed treatments, evaluate patients’ functions, and devise treatment strategies. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, establishing goals, and delivering care while coordinating with other providers. Qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy, a valid CT license, and preferably some acute care experience. New graduates with clinical experience are encouraged to apply.