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Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Acute Care Hartford Hospital

Hartford Hospital·Hartford, Connecticut

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapist independently evaluates patients to determine treatment strategies for acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. They apply therapeutic agents and exercises to maximize a patient's functional independence and remediate pain.

Location Detail

81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

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 Per Diem; flexible weekend requirements, weekdays a plus.

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

  • We offer a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout our network. 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 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

  • PT / acute care experience highly preferred.
  • Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.
  • Active CT PT license.

We take great care of careers.

  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a BS or entry-level master's degree. An active Connecticut PT license is required, and acute care experience is highly preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Acute Care
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Gait Analysis
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Joint Mobility
  • Motor Control Analysis
  • Treatment Strategy Development
  • Cardiopulmonary Function Assessment
  • Functional Independence Training

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
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Hartford Hospital

Hartford Hospital, founded in 1854, is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England with perhaps the region’s busiest surgery practice, has been training physicians for over 160 years. The hospital is an 867-bed regional referral center that...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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