Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for orthopedic populations across the continuum of care. The PT will independently evaluate, determine treatment strategies, deliver and/or delegate services to maximize functional independence, addressing strength, balance, gait, and daily living activities.

Education includes a PT program from an APTA-accredited school, valid CT PT license, and interest in orthopedic evaluation and

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school.
• Active CT Physical Therapist license.
• Interest/experience in orthopedic evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment to orthopedic populations.
• Independently evaluate, determine treatment strategies and deliver services to maximize functional independence.

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program

Active CT Physical Therapist license

Interest/experience in orthopedic evaluation and treatment

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

Position Overview:

This position will primarily provide evaluation and treatment to orthopedic populations.

The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Education:

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree
• Active CT Physical Therapist license.
• Interest/experience in orthopedic evaluation and treatment

We take great care of careers.

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.