Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare Corporation hiring for Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient (Per Diem) jobs in Watertown, CT, US

Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Occasional weekends and evenings

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Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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. 

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a talented and caring per diem Physical Therapist (PT) for our outpatient team in Torrington.This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population with a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, in a large office, that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians. Specialties in this office include LSVT, vestibular and lymphedema treatment.

The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. 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.

Essential Functions

- Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.

- Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.

- Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment, reassessing the patient’s status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.

- Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.

- Completes all required documentation following Hospital policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.

- Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.

- Attends all mandatory in-services, completes all mandatory Health stream assignments.

- Follows the Hospital isolation procedures.

- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• ·Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (PT). 
• ·Current state PT license.
• ·CPR certification.
• ·2 years of clinical experience preferred with a varied patient population; Open to recent graduates as well!

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs recognizing issues that require intervention
• Able to communicate effectively with patient, family, and team members to reach optimum patient outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patients’ needs
• Maintains infection control policies related to patient care

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.