Yale New Haven Health·Stratford, Connecticut
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing a full daily caseload and maintaining timely clinical documentation.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Graduate of accredited physical therapy program or equivalent and B.S. degree.
Current Connecticut licensure in physical therapy or demonstrated eligibility. Current BLS/CPR certification.
The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals., The worker must be able to operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.
Per diem/As needed Adult outpatient PT position seeking candidate with interest in or experience/certification with specialty care. This includes the specialties of Neuro, Ortho, Pelvic Health, Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehab, Oncology Rehab, Lymphedema, Geriatrics, Craniosacral and Schroth. Experience required.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 133567
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a B.S. degree and hold a current Connecticut licensure. BLS/CPR certification and prior experience in specialty care are required.
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.