Physical Therapist - Career Advancement Opportunities

Physical Therapist - Career Advancement Opportunities at Hartford HealthCare summary :

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides outpatient therapy services, evaluating patients and delivering treatments to enhance functional independence. Responsibilities include patient assessments, establishing treatment goals, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers. The position offers opportunities for new graduates and emphasizes career advancement within a supportive healthcare network.

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Occasional weekend rotation and evenings

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.

Position Description

We are looking for an outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team in the Northwest region as a float covering multiple Outpatient Sites. Locations include Torrington and Winsted. Some evening shifts (until 7pm) and occasional Saturday rotations required.

New grad's and PTA's are welcome to apply, outpatient clinic experience preferred.

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.

Benefits

As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence-based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the   Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education  (CAPTE).

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 .

Keywords :

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise, Healthcare Career, Patient Care, Functional Independence, Clinical Decision Making, Continuing Education