Hartford HealthCare·Willimantic, Connecticut
The Physical Therapist administers medically prescribed treatments, independently evaluates patient function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers or delegates services to rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain. Specific responsibilities include evaluating patients with neurologic diagnoses and creating individualized plans of care.
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Family Health Center Rehab is a multidisciplinary clinic that provides a wide variety of PT, OT, CHT, and SLP services for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic pain conditions.
Overview We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) who has a passion for working in an outpatient neuro setting. This position would be responsible for helping to grow our Neuro program within the Willimantic area.
Position Description 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.
· Neuro experience preferred, however, will accept new grads with strong neuro clinical experience · Ability to work independently and drive the neuro program. · Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS, master's or doctoral degree. · CT active or temporary license. We take great care of careers.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with a BS, master's, or doctoral degree, and hold an active or temporary Connecticut license. Neuro experience is preferred, but new graduates with strong neuro clinical experience will be considered, along with the ability to work independently to drive the neuro program.
Market context
Outpatient neuro physical therapist roles in Connecticut are often competitive because employers look for an accredited PT degree, an active or temporary state license, and experience with neurologic rehab. New graduates can still be considered if they have strong neuro clinical experience, so it helps to tailor your application to relevant rotations, patient populations, and treatment approaches. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing roles and deciding whether to apply.
