Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

Hartford HealthCare • Torrington, CT • 14h ago

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. What We Offer Career growth and movement opportunities within our network On-going education and training Robust Benefits Package Special Interest Groups MedBridge Subscription Referral Bonus Program /(top leader number of employee referrals in the industry) / Wellness Programs Employee Discount Programs Supportive culture Awards & Recognition Flexible Scheduling Rewarding Compensation 401K with company match Clinical specialty opportunities Setting: Acute Care Location: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT __ Your Impact: 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. Your Role: 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. Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by theCommission 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 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 isyour moment. Job: Physical TherapyOrganization: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Title: Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care Location: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Requisition ID: 25157000

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