Physical Therapist — Flexible Schedule & Specialty Growth

Hartford HealthCare; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

401K with company match

Clinical specialty opportunities

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction, focusing on maximizing functional independence.

You will assess movement, develop and implement individualized plans, and collaborate with Rehab Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers to coordinate care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, with a BS, master's, or doctorate degree.
• CT active or temporary license.
• CPR certification.
• Will consider new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Upon referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function, including 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.
• The PT develops an individualized patient-centered treatment plan of care to promote optimum movement function and safety.
• The PT implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
• The PT helps to coordinate patient care with other care providers and participates in patient transition planning and/or discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BS, MS, or DPT)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to independently evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction, focusing on maximizing functional independence.

You will assess movement, develop and implement individualized plans, and collaborate with Rehab Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers to coordinate care across the continuum.