Physical Therapist (PT, Rehab) - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

On-going education and training

Robust benefits package

Referral bonus program

Wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

401K with company match

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist for weekends, holidays, and as needed. This role involves evaluating and treating patients to enhance their functional independence. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a valid Connecticut license and preferably have experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers numerous benefits including career growth, continuing education, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program with a BS or master's degree.
• Must possess a valid PT license in Connecticut.
• 1+ years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and treat physical dysfunction.
• Deliver services that rehabilitate patients' functional independence.
• Perform evaluations covering strength, mobility, and pain.

Skills

Evaluation skills

Therapeutic application techniques

Patient analysis

Functional independence maximization

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program

Physical Therapist license in Connecticut

Job description

Location Detail: 40 Loeffler Road Bloomfield (10379)

Shift Detail: Per diem Physical Therapist for weekend, holiday and as needed

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

What We Offer

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

Why Choose Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network?

As the leading rehabilitation provider in Connecticut, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your skills and thrive. With over 30 outpatient locations and services spanning acute care, long-term care, home care, and community settings, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and specialties—including orthopedics, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, and more.

The Physical Therapist 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.
• Must possess a Physical Therapist license in the state of Connecticut.
• One or more years’ experience in healthcare setting preferred.