Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Rehab - Sports Med/Ortho
Torrington, Connecticut
Employer: Hartford HealthCare at Home
Industry: Therapy Services / Rehab
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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Position Description
Our team is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient clinic in Torrington. I nterest in Ortho/Sports Medicine a plus. New Grads Welcome to Apply! This position will also support our high school contracts working 8 hours/week at local high schools and in the community with our Athletic Trainers supporting student athletes in the community.
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:
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. I nterest in Ortho/Sports Medicine a plus. New Grads Welcome to Apply! This position will also support our high school contracts working 8 hours/week at local high schools and in the community with our Athletic Trainers supporting student athletes in the community.
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:
- Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree
- CT active license
- Experienced PT or New Grads welcome with mentorship/training available
- Experience, or interest, in sports medicine and functional movement assessments
- Sports Medicine specialty, or interest, with an opportunity to be apart of North West Sports Medicine team supporting local high school student athletes and community exercise programming
- Advanced certifications (FMS, CDN, AAOMPT)
- ABPTS OCS, SCS
- Dual credentialed as an ATC and/or Emergency Response for the Athlete or equivalent
Created: 2024-06-14
Reference: 24154975
Country: United States
State: Connecticut
City: Torrington
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