Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem

Position Description

We're currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our inpatient, acute care team at MidState Medical Center.

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.
• Helps 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).
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire.
• Acute Care experience highly preferred.
• Open to new graduates with acute care clinical experience.