Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem

Position Description

The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferred
• Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required