Physical Therapy - Acute Care

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Flexible schedule

Mission-driven team

Engaged leadership

Competitive pay

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, invites applications for an Inpatient Physical Therapist. This per diem, part-time role is in the Inpatient Acute Care Unit, focusing on mobility, discharge readiness, and individualized treatment plans.

You will evaluate, treat, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient progress and safe discharge from hospital settings. A CT license and effective communication are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current State of CT license.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats to improve mobility and independence.
• Collaborates with staff, patients, and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Delivers varied techniques and modalities to meet patient goals.
• Modifies treatment plans as patient status changes.
• Communicates patient status clearly to treatment team.

Skills

Assessment of mobility

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center a member of Trinity Health Of New England, a leader in Rehabilitation Care, has an amazing opportunity for an Inpatient Physical Therapist who has a desire to use the latest techniques and technologies to provide a comprehensive and compassionate care strategy to our patients.

The Physical Therapist will be working in our Inpatient Acute Care Unit collaborating with providers to treating patients in hospital setting. The PT will conduct evaluations, perform treatments, and provide recommendations to improve mobility and prepare for discharge.

What will you do:

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and treats to help clients achieve a maximum level of functional independence.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing collaboration and communication with staff, patients, and families.
• Develops and carries out a variety of techniques and modalities to provide individualized treatment appropriate to established goals.
• Modifies treatment plans and goals due to changes in client status and capabilities.
• Provides appropriate information regarding client status to patient, family, treatment team and other professionals in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy
• Current State of CT license.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This may include explaining clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to clients and their families, counseling patients and their families and enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations.

Highlights

• PER DIEM
• Flexible Schedule
• Mission Drive Team Environment
• Engaged leadership.
• Competitive Compensation

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $62.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, if eligible:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.