Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 92.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hartford HealthCare’s Windham Hospital is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join the acute care team. Flexible scheduling includes weekend and holiday coverage, with evening/weekday shifts a plus.

The PT will evaluate patients, determine treatment plans, and administer or supervise therapy to maximize functional independence. Prior acute care experience and CT PT license are preferred.

Formación

• Must have Doctor of Physical Therapy or equivalent credential.
• CT PT license current and active required.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform thorough examination/evaluation of patient function.
• Establish measurable goals with patient/family.
• Deliver or supervise PT interventions and patient care.
• Educate patient and caregiver about treatment and equipment use.
• Coordinate transitions and discharge planning with care team.
• Supervise PT students and support staff as needed.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Educación

Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Location Detail:

Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Position Description

Our current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) with our acute care team at Windham Hospital. Flexible scheduling; weekend, holiday and time off coverage. Evening/Weekday coverage a plus!

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).
• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferred
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required

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