Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist/PT - Cheshire - 32 hours/ week/ TEMPORARY ROLE

Job Description

Job Description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist looking to take your career to the next level? We invite you to become a key part of our team, where you'll be welcomed into a collaborative and innovative environment, surrounded by cutting-edge technology and endless opportunities for your professional growth. At Gaylord, we're redefining the future of physical therapy, and we want you to be a part of it! Take the first step in your journey to personal and professional success – apply now!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist utilizes a comprehensive evaluation based on accepted professional standards to assess patient needs and function status, devises and implements appropriate treatment plans to promote the highest level of patient self-sufficiency, regularly re-assesses the efficacy of treatment plans, provides appropriate education to patients and their families and progresses patients toward goals and outcomes that reflect improved independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct patient care (evaluation and treatment).
• Performs appropriate written communication.
• Interacts professionally through clinical communication.
• Maintains state of the art training and education for job role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, or eligibility in Physical Therapy required
• Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred
• Current CT Physical Therapy license or eligibility required
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time-32 hours/week, Monday – Friday

*Please note this is a temporary role.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V