Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Acute Care Hartford Hospital

Location Detail 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Per Diem; flexible weekend requirements, weekdays a plus. Position Description The position is with Hartford Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living. Benefits Extensive paid time off (PTO) plus holidays Flexible scheduling & competitive pay Medical and dental benefits 401K with company match Company paid short term and long term disability Continuing education and tuition reimbursement Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunities Qualifications PT / acute care experience highly preferred. Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree. Active CT PT license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare