Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Be the Best at Getting BetterJoin over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.What We OfferCareer growth and movement opportunities within our networkOn-going education and trainingRobust Benefits PackageSpecial Interest GroupsMedBridge SubscriptionReferral Bonus ProgramWellness ProgramsEmployee Discount ProgramsSupportive cultureAwards & RecognitionFlexible SchedulingRewarding Compensation401K with company matchClinical specialty opportunitiesAbout Our Rehabilitation NetworkHartford 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.Your ImpactThis per diem position is for assistance on vacations/holidays/weekends. Minimal requirement is one day per month of coverage.ResponsibilitiesUpon 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 livingEstablishes 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 useParticipates 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.QualificationsBachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred. Open to new grads.Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire