Physical Therapy Inpatient

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Flexible Schedule

Team environment

Engaged leadership

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the Acute Care Unit. The PT will work closely with physicians and care teams to plan mobility-focused interventions and assist with discharge planning.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program and an active Connecticut PT license, with strong communication skills for interactions with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current CT state license to practice physical therapy.
• Strong communication skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and treats to help patients achieve functional independence.
• Collaborates with inpatient staff for coordinated care.
• Uses various techniques and modalities to meet established goals.
• Updates and adjusts treatment plans as patient status changes.
• Communicates patient status clearly to the care team and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.