Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab at Hartford HealthCare summary :

The Physical Therapist at Hartford HealthCare's Outpatient Rehab Clinic is responsible for evaluating patients and administering prescribed physical therapy treatments. This role requires the development of personalized treatment strategies, utilization of various therapeutic modalities, and coordination with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The therapist focuses on improving patients' functional independence through targeted assessments and interventions in a collaborative environment.

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Availability to cover shifts

MWF : 7am - 330pm

Tuesday Thursday : 1030am -7pm

Saturday PRN

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Position Description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist for our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Meriden, CT.

MWF : 7am - 330pm

Tuesday Thursday : 1030am -7pm

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 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education  (CAPTE).

Open to new graduates

Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred

Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire

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Keywords :

physical therapist, outpatient rehab, patient care, rehabilitation, treatment strategies, functional independence, exercise prescription, therapeutic modalities, patient evaluation, healthcare