Physical Therapist (PT, Rehab) - Outpatient

Hartford HealthCare at Home

$70K — $95K *
Bronx, NY 10458In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited CAPTE program
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients' physical function including strength, movement, and motor control
  • Establish measurable therapy goals in collaboration with patients and families
  • Implement and delegate care using various therapeutic modalities
  • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment and equipment use
  • Participate in patient transition and discharge planning
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare providers
  • Supervise Physical Therapist students and support staff

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration and learning
  • Potential for mentorship from experienced therapists
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations throughout the continuum of care
Full Job Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) 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. • 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. Qualifications: • 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

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