Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist, where you will administer treatments and evaluate patients to enhance their functional independence. This per diem role offers variable hours and engages you in a collaborative environment focused on comprehensive patient care. We prioritize your growth and provide a supportive workplace, ensuring you thrive while making every moment count.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance support

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Previous experience preferred but open to new graduates.
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Implement therapies using various modalities and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment and equipment use.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise

Patient Education

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

Job description

Location Detail: 440 New Britain Ave Planville (10141)

Shift Detail: This per diem position would offer variable hours based on staffing needs. The clinic hours are Mon-Thurs: 7am-7pm, Friday: 7am-3:30pm.

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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

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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.