Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

hhccareers; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network in Stratford is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to support outpatient services. The role focuses on neuro, orthopedics, gait and balance, and vestibular rehab in a collaborative clinic setting.

The PT will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, deliver or delegate therapy, and help patients regain functional independence using manual therapy, exercises, and modalities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited program with a BS, master's, or doctorate degree.
• CT active or temporary license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates patients and determines treatment strategies.
• Delivers and/or delegates services to maximize functional independence.
• Assesses strength, balance, gait, and daily living activities to guide therapy.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BS/MS/Doctorate)

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 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Overview

Hartford Healthcare St. Vincent’s Rehabilitation is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) for its Stratford clinic. The ideal candidate has passion for multi-faceted patient care, including outpatient neuro, orthopedics, headache, back/neck pain, gait/balance, and vestibular conditions. Functional based approaches to exercise and activity are emphasized with our patients and include manual therapy and modality treatments as necessary.

Position Specifics

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.

• 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.

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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.