Orthopedic & Spine PT – Acute Care with POD0 Mobility

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Physical Therapist to support orthopedic and spine rehabilitation within an acute care setting. You will work with the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute to deliver specialized rehabilitation to a broad patient population, including joint replacements and spine procedures.

As a team member, you will promote early mobility, safety, and timely discharge, collaborating with physicians,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current CT Physical Therapy license or active temporary license at time of hire.
• Acute care or inpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• New graduates with acute care experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops individualized PT plans based on findings and goals.
• Provides PT interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional recovery after orthopedic/spine procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams to support POD0 mobility and discharge planning.
• Promotes patient safety and adherence to postoperative rehab protocols.
• Supports standardized clinical pathways and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides clinical education to PT students and colleagues as appropriate.

Skills

Acute care experience

Inpatient orthopedic experience

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Physical Therapist to support orthopedic and spine rehabilitation within an acute care setting. You will work with the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute and the Ayer Neuroscience Institute to deliver specialized rehabilitation to a broad patient population, including joint replacements and spine procedures.

As a team member, you will promote early mobility, safety, and timely discharge, collaborating with physicians,