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Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho/Sports
Location:
Middlebury, CT
Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: 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 Our team is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient clinic in Torrington. Interest in Ortho/Sports Medicine preferred. New Grads Welcome to Apply! 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 Required Qualifications: Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree CT active license Preferred Qualifications: 3 years' Experience, or New Grads welcome with mentorship/training available Experience, or interest, in sports medicine and functional movement assessments Sports Medicine specialty, or interest, with an opportunity to be apart of North West Sports Medicine team supporting local high school student athletes and community exercise programming Advanced certifications (FMS, CDN, AAOMPT) ABPTS OCS, SCS Dual credentialed as an ATC and/or Emergency Response for the Athlete or equivalent
Company:
Hartford Healthcare
Posted:
May 3 on TopUSAJobs
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Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho/Sports is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Hartford Healthcare located in Middlebury CT. Find other listings like Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho/Sports by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.
Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho/Sports is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Hartford Healthcare located in Middlebury CT. Find other listings like Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Ortho/Sports by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.