Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - Float - Outpatient Rehab

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare network is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist or Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional outpatient care across multiple sites, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment to enhance their recovery and functional independence. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this position offers new graduates a chance to grow while contributing to a team that values every moment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in patient care.

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 opportunities

Clinical specialization and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a current State of CT Physical Therapy license.
• Experience in outpatient clinics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional levels and establish treatment goals.
• Implement and delegate patient care using various therapeutic modalities.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant - Float - Outpatient Rehab

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Position Description

We are looking for an outpatient Physical Therapist OR Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in the Northwest region as a float covering multiple Outpatient Sites. Locations include Torrington and Winsted. Some evening shifts (until 7pm) and occasional Saturday rotations required. Flexible Hours, reduced hours available

New grad's and PTA's are welcome to apply, outpatient clinic experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

Upon Physician referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function, including evaluations for 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

• Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
• Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
• Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use
• Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.
• Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist Assistants.
  
  

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

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) OR
• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting
• Open to new graduates
• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant license required or active temporary license at time of hire
  
  

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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.

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