Hartford Hospital·Granby, Connecticut
The Physical Therapist evaluates patient function and implements medically prescribed treatments to remediate physical dysfunction or pain. Responsibilities include establishing measurable goals, delivering therapeutic interventions, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.
· 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). · Open to new graduates · Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred · Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire We take great care of careers.
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program and a current State of Connecticut license. While previous experience is preferred, the position is open to new graduates.
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