Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab

Physical Therapist (PT)

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Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women's health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Overview

We're seeking an experienced, dedicated and caring Physical Therapist (PT) to join The Hospital of Central Connecticut's outpatient location in New Britain, CT who has a passion for Outpatient care, and is looking to work as part of a dynamic team.

With the opportunity to work in the newly constructed physical medicine clinic on the campus of the Hospital of Central Connecticut, and treat specialties including vestibular care, concussion management, sports medicine, neurologic/movement disorders, balance and gait assessment, and orthopedics including post-op, this position is a sought after assignment for new grads and experienced clinicians alike.

This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse orthopedic population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

Position Description

The 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. Reporting structure is dependent upon the site in which the staff member is assigned. This role will float to all Physical Medicine office locations on an as needed basis.

Benefits

As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, we offer a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.

• Extensive paid time off (PTO)
• 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

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

BS, MS or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association Program.

Current CT Physical Therapy license required.

Outpatient specific experience highly preferred.

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in analyzing facts and circumstances to determine plan of action to follow within the limits of accepted physical therapy practice.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong focus on patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent Customer Services skills.
• Availability to work at other Central Region locations may be required.

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