Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing

Hartford HealthCare; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Growth opportunities throughout the HT

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist at Southington Care Center to provide individualized rehabilitation services. You will evaluate patients and implement evidence-based treatments to improve function and reduce pain in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications include a BS in Physical Therapy (or equivalent) and CT PT licensure; one year of healthcare experience is preferred. This on-site role offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school.
• Must possess CT Physical Therapy license.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, and delivers physical therapy services.
• Develops and adjusts therapy plans to maximize functional independence.
• Assesses strength, balance, mobility, and pain to guide interventions.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Education

BS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Location Detail:

45 Meriden Ave Southington CC (10174)

Shift Detail:

Monday through Friday, 1 weekend day/month and 1 minor and 1 major holiday/year

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

Southington Care center features a state-of-the–art rehab pavilion complete with Aqua Therapy and an Occupational Therapy suite that replicates the home setting. Our staff promotes quality of life while fostering maximum well-being, with a wide range of wellness programs.

Overview

Join our experienced Rehab team to provide customized rehabilitation programs to meet the individual needs of a diverse population who no longer require hospitalization, however are in need of short‑term rehabilitation in a multi‑disciplinary therapeutic environment.

Southington Care Center's Rehabilitation Programs And Services Include

• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
• Outpatient Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy
• Lymphedema Management
• Good Life Fitness & Wellness Program

We offer a team-oriented structure, an excellent benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout our network. We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Job Summary

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.

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.