Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Hartford Hospital

Hartford HealthCare • Full-time • Hartford, Connecticut, United States • 4d ago

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Hartford Hospital
Our current Physical Therapist (PT) opening is with Hartford Hospital, one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Position Description
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.

Benefits
As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a network of additional benefits including a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, special interest groups to assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities, and support within the organization. This position qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). In addition, we have Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge to advance your skills.

Extensive paid time off (PTO) plus holidays
Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
Medical, vision 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

Physical Therapy / Acute Care experience highly preferred.
Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree.
Active CT Physical Therapy license.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.