Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, 40 hours, Danielson, CT

Physical Therapist Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Physical Therapist to join our Physical Medicine Outpatient department in Danielson, CT. Competitive pay, flexible schedule, and full benefits. Sign on bonus: $15,000. Position Details Location: Outpatient, Danielson, CT Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Day Shift (flexible 7am–6pm). Options include: Early‑in, early‑out schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Option for 4 × 10‑hour shifts per week available for experienced staff Join a patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life in a dynamic outpatient clinical setting with a high volume of acute orthopedic post‑surgical cases. Benefits Summary Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Additional health and wellness benefit options available Earned Time Off (ETO): Up to 3 weeks of accrued personal time, plus 6 paid holidays annually Sick Time: 1 week per year Educational and Student Loan Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per fiscal year Pay for Performance Opportunities Shift Differentials: Additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts (where applicable) Career Development Opportunities: Clinical ladder advancement, leadership development, mentorship, and internal growth pathways Employee Perks: Weekly pay, Food Truck Fridays, Employee Appreciation Events, and more Job Summary As the Physical Therapist, under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and most importantly, a fulfilling career. Responsibilities Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician. Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer. Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program. Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan. Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students. Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, in‑service and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community in‑service education and programs as directed. Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs. Education & Experience BS, MS or DPT degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Licensure by the state of Connecticut required. Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required. Minimum of one‑year clinical experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to review physicians' referral, patients' condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Demonstrate skills in order to perform tests and measure patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, along with respiratory and circulatory efficiency. Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data with realistic, objective, long and short‑term goals and time frames. Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer, in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy. Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by the physicians' order and the initial evaluation. This will include, but not be limited to, therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke‑free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr