Organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs to help patients regain mobility and achieve maximum functional potential. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recording progress, and collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a BS, MS, or DPT degree in Physical Therapy and licensure by the state of Connecticut. Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required, and one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Physical Therapist to join our Physical Medicine Outpatient department in Putnam, CT! Competitive pay, flexible schedule, and full benefits! This position is offering a $15,000 sign on bonus! Position: Physical Therapist Location: Outpatient, Putnam, CT Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Day Shift (can be flexible between hours of 7am-6pm). Options may include:
Standard 5 × 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Option for 4 × 10-hour shifts per week available for experienced staff
Join a patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life in a dynamic outpatient clinical setting with a high volume of acute orthopedic post-surgical cases.
Physical Therapist Benefits Summary
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Additional health and wellness benefit options available
Earned
Time
Off (ETO): Up to 3 weeks of accrued personal time, plus 6 paid holidays annually
Sick
Time: 1 week per year
Educational and
Student
Loan
Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per fiscal year
Pay for Performance Opportunities
Shift
Differentials: Additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts (where applicable)
Perks: Weekly pay, Food Truck Fridays, Employee Appreciation Events, and more
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted community hospital and healthcare provider in Northeastern Connecticut, known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare system, we proudly offer a full continuum of services - from primary care and specialty care to homecare and hospice - to meet the evolving needs of our patients. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development. Physical Therapist Job Summary: As the Physical Therapist, under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and - most importantly - a fulfilling career. Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Sick Time
Weekly Pay
Career Development Opportunities
Earned Time Off
Employee Appreciation Events
Health And Wellness Benefit Options
Educational And Student Loan Reimbursement
Pay For Performance Opportunities
Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician.
Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program.
Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan.
Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students.
Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, inservice and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community inservice education and programs as directed.
Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs.
Physical Therapist Education and Experience Requirements
BS, MS or DPT degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
Licensure by the state of Connecticut required.
Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.
Physical Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to review physicians' referral, patients' condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Demonstrate skills in order to perform tests and measure patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, along with respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data with realistic, objective, long and short-term goals and time frames.
Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer, in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy.
Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by the physicians' order and the initial evaluation. This will include, but not be limited to, therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Are you ready to bring your expertise to the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, where individualized care and professional excellence go hand in hand?
Join us as a Physical Therapist and become part of a supportive culture built on respect, integrity, and purpose.
Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community.
Apply today.
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We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
