Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
Work where every moment matters.
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Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work
with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment
matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network. -
Position Description
Our team is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient
clinic in Torrington. Interest in Ortho/Sports Medicine preferred.
New Grads Welcome to Apply!
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. -
Responsibilities
- - - - - - - - - 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 Required
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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