Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network as a Physical Therapist, where you will evaluate and treat patients to enhance their physical function. At Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, you will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, implementing evidence-based treatments and shaping patient care strategies. With a focus on career development and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers a promising path for both new graduates and seasoned professionals.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire.
• Open to new graduates.
• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function.
• Establishes measurable goals with the patient based on care protocols.
• Implements and delivers patient care using various therapeutic modalities.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Education

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail: Ideal candidate will have availability on weekends and holidays with options to cover employee PTO as needed.

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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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

·Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE).

·Open to new graduates

·Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred

·Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire

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.