Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Neuro

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

Job summary

Join Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Physical Therapist in Windham, CT, focusing on outpatient neuro rehabilitation. You'll evaluate and treat patients with neurologic conditions, develop individualized care plans, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including extensive PTO and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Extensive paid time off (PTO)

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K with company match

Company-paid short term and long-term disability

Continuing education

Clinical specialization and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Neuro experience preferred, will accept new grads with strong neuro clinical experience.
• CT active or temporary license required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments.
• Evaluate patients with neurologic diagnoses and create individualized Plan of Care.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP.

Skills

Neuro experience

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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.

Who We Are:

Family Health Center Rehab is a multidisciplinary clinic that provides a wide variety of PT, OT, CHT, and SLP services for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic pain conditions.

Overview
We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) who has a passion for working in an outpatient neuro setting. This position would be responsible for helping to grow our Neuro program within the Willimantic area.

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.

Neurologic specific responsibilities include:
- Evaluate patient with neurologic diagnoses, including Parkinson’s Disease, CVA, SCI, concussion, MS, balance and fall prevention and create individualized Plan of Care
- Demonstrate competence in amplitude based exercises (LSVT BIG or PWR!) to address movement disorders
- Provide patient and/or caregiver training in Safe Steps balance and fall prevention strategies
- Provide appropriate and safe exercise plan for patient with neuro diagnoses, with modifications to functional ability as needed
- Work in a multidisciplinary team including PT, OT, SLP

Benefits

As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence-based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.

• Extensive paid time off (PTO)

• Flexible scheduling

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401K with company match

• Company-paid short term and long-term disability

• Continuing education

• Clinical specialization and leadership opportunities

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

·Neuro experience preferred, however, will accept new grads with strong neuro clinical experience

·Ability to work independently and drive the neuro program.

·Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS, master's or doctoral degree.

·CT active or temporary license.

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.