Physical Therapy (PT, Rehab) - Per Diem

Location

45 Meriden Ave Southington CC (10174)

Shift

Weekend, Holidays and as needed for Outpatient PT coverage

About the role

Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day. Join Our Team as a Physical Therapist – Empower Recovery, Transform Lives

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical function, including strength, mobility, motor control, joint health, pain levels, balance, posture, and cardiopulmonary performance.
• Create personalized, patient-centered treatment plans that promote optimal movement, safety, and long-term wellness.
• Implement and delegate care using a wide range of therapeutic interventions, such as heat, cold, light therapy, mobilization, and targeted exercise.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Rehab Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers, to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Play a key role in discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources to support their ongoing recovery.

Requirements

• Must be flexible, a team player, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize daily assignments effectively.
• Able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions, and communicate information clearly.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including email and internet use. Strong working knowledge of Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of State Practice Act guidelines and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy required, Master’s or DPT preferred.
• CT PT license and BLS certification required.
• Open to recent graduates.
• One year experience in acute care or outpatient setting preferred.

Skills

Must be flexible, a team player, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize daily assignments effectively. Able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions, and communicate information clearly. Proficient in basic computer skills, including email and internet use. Strong working knowledge of Windows-based programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Working knowledge of State Practice Act guidelines and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Rewarding Compensation 401K with company match

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling