Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: New Britain
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job
Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30-4
pm with Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-7 Work where every moment
matters. -
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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. -
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier
rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation
services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term
care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient
centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work
sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient
locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology,
women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational
therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to
high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Position Description
We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist for our Outpatient
Rehab Clinic in Prospect, CT.
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed
Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist
(PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function,
determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates
Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and
rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of
patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical
agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize
the patient's functional independence. -
Responsibilities
Upon Physician referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs
thorough examination and evaluation of patient's level of function,
including evaluations for strength, movement, motor control, joint
mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination,
posture, cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring
vitals, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of
daily living
Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on
appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to
meet patient needs.
Implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing
appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including
but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light, water,
sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise
Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment,
precautions, and equipment use
Participates in patient transition planning and/or patient
discharge planning including recommendations to community resources
to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Help to
coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab
Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources
as related to care transition planning.
Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for
Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Physical
Therapist Assistants.
Qualifications
Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an
accredited program by the (CAPTE). - Open to new graduates
Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active
temporary license at time of hire
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred
Must be flexible, a team player and able to work efficiently in a
fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of State Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and
Medicare regulation
Excellent interpersonal skills
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.
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