Be the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every dayBackus HospitalFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities In addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionPosition DescriptionOur current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist PT with our acute care team at Backus Hospital Flexible scheduling weekend holiday and time off coverage EveningWeekday coverage a plusThe Physical Therapist PT administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients The Physical Therapist PT independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function determines treatment strategies and delivers andor 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 patients functional independenceBe the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every dayBackus HospitalFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities In addition to our bed hospital the Backus Health System includes numerous off site locations including several health centers Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center also in Norwich Backus Health Centers are located in Montville Ledyard Colchester Norwich and North Stonington and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the regionPosition DescriptionOur current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist PT with our acute care team at Backus Hospital Flexible scheduling weekend holiday and time off coverage EveningWeekday coverage a plusThe Physical Therapist PT administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients The Physical Therapist PT independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function determines treatment strategies and delivers andor 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 patients functional independencemiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTE middot Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferredmiddot Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment middot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTE middot Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferredmiddot Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment