Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYProvides treatment topatients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students Potentially may be responsible for cross site coverageCOMPETENCIESThis position requires an individual with strong English communication skills both verbal and writtenMust have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functionsBasic keyboarding and skill is desirable but not required in the use of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and in search capabilities on the internetMust have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites and travel is required in order to perform essential dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific CompetencyEvaluates patients based on departmental standardConducts and modifies evaluations based on the patients symptoms level of activity and medical status establishing individualized appropriate measurable goals for each patientTreats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises strength endurance coordination and ROMAdministers physical agents modalities and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain andor attain established goalsUtilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learningEducates patientsfamilies in home exercise programs andor functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activityDetermines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriateDocuments in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the departments policies and proceduresSeeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation and chart reviewAccurately and consistently fills out and submits charges dailyAdheres to the professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observationPerforms all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuriesSupervises at least one affiliated student per yearAttends a continuing education course to furtherimprove treatment techniquesParticipates in at least one departmental in service or community in service as evidenced by documentation of educational programWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYProvides treatment topatients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students Potentially may be responsible for cross site coverageCOMPETENCIESThis position requires an individual with strong English communication skills both verbal and writtenMust have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functionsBasic keyboarding and skill is desirable but not required in the use of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and in search capabilities on the internetMust have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites and travel is required in order to perform essential dutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob Specific CompetencyEvaluates patients based on departmental standardConducts and modifies evaluations based on the patients symptoms level of activity and medical status establishing individualized appropriate measurable goals for each patientTreats patients with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises strength endurance coordination and ROMAdministers physical agents modalities and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain andor attain established goalsUtilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learningEducates patientsfamilies in home exercise programs andor functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activityDetermines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriateDocuments in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the departments policies and proceduresSeeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation and chart reviewAccurately and consistently fills out and submits charges dailyAdheres to the professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observationPerforms all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuriesSupervises at least one affiliated student per yearAttends a continuing education course to furtherimprove treatment techniquesParticipates in at least one departmental in service or community in service as evidenced by documentation of educational programEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONGraduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a BSMust holda current Connecticut license in Physical TherapyWe take great care of careersWith 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONGraduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a BSMust holda current Connecticut license in Physical TherapyWe take great care of careersWith 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment