Physical Therapy Mentorship Position - Temporary - 40 Hours, Days

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a temporary physical therapist mentee to deliver goal-oriented therapy interventions. This role requires evaluations and treatment for patients with varying physical impairments, as well as collaboration with a healthcare team to foster positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and possess a current Connecticut license. A competitive benefits package is included, making this role an excellent opportunity for newly graduated clinicians seeking mentorship.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a degree.
• Current Connecticut licensure or valid Temporary Connecticut License.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various impairments.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and consult with patients.
• Document professional interactions and progress.

Skills

Assessment and intervention planning

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current Connecticut licensure

Job description

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care

Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: First Shift

Department: Outpatient Services

Job Summary

To evaluate, plan, implement, and document a goal‑oriented program of physical therapy interventions that facilitate optimal musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, physical function and health. The role includes interdisciplinary team collaboration, communication of relevant clinical information, and education of staff, patients, and families. The candidate will supervise physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and affiliate students. This is a temporary physical therapist mentee position designed to provide enhanced clinical training and mentorship for a newly graduated or entry‑level clinician.

Essential Functions

• Provide evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neurological impairments as required by state practice act and licensure.
• Recognize physiological, psychological, and age‑related changes in patients, consult with team members, and establish measurable goals with patients and families.
• Plan, implement, deliver, and adjust patient care using therapeutic modalities and interventions based on assessments.
• Instruct patients and families through verbal, written, and audiovisual materials.
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend community resources.
• Manage schedules and patient load to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Delegate responsibilities to support personnel and supervise delegated tasks.
• Document all professional interactions, including evaluations, progress notes, equipment orders, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health‑care team members to foster positive relationships.
• Demonstrate professionalism, using AIDET principles and institutional values.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a Baccalaureate, Masters, or Doctorate degree.
• Current Connecticut licensure or a valid Temporary Connecticut License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: Current CPR certification.
• Preferred: Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Preferred: MHS or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Physical Demands

Requires up to four hours of consecutive standing or walking, ability to safely transfer patients, lift objects up to 10 pounds continuously and up to 75 pounds occasionally, push or pull up to 60 pounds, and perform repetitive body positional changes such as bending, reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, or crawling. Must tolerate submersion in up to shoulder‑depth water for 1–3 hours and possess functional fine and gross motor skills, upper extremity sensation, and intact vision for skin assessment.

Cognitive Demands

Requires independent problem identification, abstract reasoning, adaptability to new situations, selective attention in noisy environments, clinical judgment for prognosis and plan of care, ability to learn new techniques, strong written communication skills, and competency in medical terminology and Medicare/billing requirements.

Work Demands

Primarily indoors with occasional outdoor work. Requires continuous collaboration with others, unpredictable scheduling due to census and documentation, noisy and crowded setting, exposure to body fluids, chemicals, and other agents that may cause irritation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.