Hartford HealthCare·Meriden, Connecticut
The Physical Therapist performs thorough evaluations of patient function and develops individualized treatment strategies to rehabilitate physical dysfunction. They also provide clinical supervision to students and assistants while coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective discharge planning.
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Position Description We’re currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our inpatient, acute care team at MidState Medical Center.
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.
· Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). · Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire · Acute Care experience highly preferred. · Open to new graduates with acute care clinical experience We take great care of careers.
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess a current Connecticut state license. While acute care experience is highly preferred, the role is open to new graduates with relevant clinical experience.
Market context
In Connecticut, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady hospital and health-system staffing needs, especially for candidates with current ASCP or AMT certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer hospital lab experience and expect familiarity with routine clinical testing workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and highlight any hospital lab experience in your application.
