Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: New Britain
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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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.
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 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
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Must be flexible, a team player and able to work efficiently in a
fast-paced environment.
- Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately. Ability to
prioritize daily work assignments.
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and
effectively communicate information.
- Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic
internet use). Proficient skills in windows-based software
(including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation
programs).
- Working knowledge of State Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and
Medicare regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to
meet age-specific patients' needs
- Maintains infection control policies related to patient care
- Ability to exercise independent judgement
- Able to adapt to a changing environment
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment
to perform duties promptly and consistently with little
direction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and
interpret information from various sources.
- Able to take appropriate actions in response to changes,
circumstances ability concerning the daily activities of the
position.
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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