Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details :

Work where every moment matters.

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.

Join us at Windham Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond.

By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.

Come be part of something special!

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available.

We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Our award-winning staff is committed to compassionate high quality care and to making you feel better, using the very latest in diagnostic and treatment skills and equipment.

We provide a vital core of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and emergency services in a caring and personal community setting in Northeastern Connecticut.

Apply now to join our devoted team of clinicians!

Description

A clinically competent Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for planning, assessing, interpreting and implementing treatment programs according to the need of age specific categories of patients and as medically prescribed for our inpatient and / or outpatient patients.

Effectively interacts and communicates with patients, families, and other health team members, according to the principles, ethics, practices and standards of professional therapy practice.

Benefits

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

• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) retirement plan eligible
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Advancement and growth opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

CT Physical Therapist (PT) active or temporary license.

CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately. Ability to prioritize daily work assignments.

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening / reading email, basic internet use).

Proficient skills in windows based software (including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs).

Working knowledge of Sate Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction.

Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.