Lead Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

Lead Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab at Hartford HealthCare summary :

The Lead Physical Therapist specializes in providing comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services by administering prescribed therapies and evaluating patient needs. This advanced role involves managing treatment plans and mentoring other staff within the department. With a focus on maximizing patients' functional independence, the Lead Physical Therapist contributes to the growth and development of the healthcare team.

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Work where

every moment matters .

Every day, more than 40,000 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.

Position Description

The Lead Physical Therapist a dministers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. 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, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

This is an experienced and advanced level position that provides clinical expertise to members of the department. Subject Matter Expert. Assists with onboarding and training of new hires. Provides coaching to Physical Therapy staff including Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapist Assistant students, and Rehab Aides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required
• Minimum 3 years experience required, 5 years preferred
• Experience as clinical instructor or mentor required

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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 .

Keywords :

physical therapy, outpatient rehab, patient evaluation, treatment strategies, rehabilitation services, functional independence, clinical expert, healthcare, team mentoring, therapeutic techniques