Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

About the role

Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. Minimal requirement is one day per month of coverage. The Physical Therapist (PT) assists on vacations/holidays/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Upon Physician referral, perform 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.
• Establish measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
• Implement, deliver and delegate 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.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use.
• Participate in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other community resources as related to care transition planning.
• Delegate patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides, and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Requirements

Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire. 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 preferred. Open to new grads.

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 preferred. Open to new grads. Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire.

Skills

Therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Minimum requirement is one shift per month as well as coverage holidays. PRN. Availability on weekends/holidays preferred.