Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)

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Position Description

Our current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) with our acute care team at Windham Hospital. Flexible scheduling; weekend, holiday and time off coverage. Evening/weekday coverage a plus! The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

• Upon 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 living
• Establishes 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 use
• Participates 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

Qualifications

· Bachelors, 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 in an acute care setting preferred · Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required

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