Be the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day What We OfferCareer growth and movement opportunities within our networkOn going education and trainingRobust Benefits PackageSpecial Interest GroupsMedBridge SubscriptionReferral Bonus Program top leader number of employee referrals in the industryWellness ProgramsEmployee Discount ProgramsSupportive cultureAwards RecognitionFlexible Scheduling Rewarding CompensationK with company matchClinical specialty opportunitiesAbout our Rehabilitation NetworkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesYour ImpactThis per diem position is for assistance on vacationsholidaysweekends Minimal requirement is one day per month of coverageThe 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 painThis 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 independenceResponsibilitiesUpon Physician referral the Physical Therapist PT performs thorough examination and evaluation of patientrsquos 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 livingEstablishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsImplements 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 exerciseProvides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment useParticipates in patient transition planning andor 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 planningDelegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist AssistantsBe the Best at Getting Better Join over Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day What We OfferCareer growth and movement opportunities within our networkOn going education and trainingRobust Benefits PackageSpecial Interest GroupsMedBridge SubscriptionReferral Bonus Program top leader number of employee referrals in the industryWellness ProgramsEmployee Discount ProgramsSupportive cultureAwards RecognitionFlexible Scheduling Rewarding CompensationK with company matchClinical specialty opportunitiesAbout our Rehabilitation NetworkHartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum acute care hospitals long term care facilities sub acute rehabilitation homecare outpatient centers and in community settings such as senior centers work sites and schools and colleges We offer over outpatient locations offering physical occupational and speech therapy in specialties including orthopedics neuroscience oncology womenrsquos health sports medicine vestibular and more We are known for our commitment to high quality customer focused outcomesYour ImpactThis per diem position is for assistance on vacationsholidaysweekends Minimal requirement is one day per month of coverageThe 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 painThis 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 independenceResponsibilitiesUpon Physician referral the Physical Therapist PT performs thorough examination and evaluation of patientrsquos 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 livingEstablishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsImplements 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 exerciseProvides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment useParticipates in patient transition planning andor 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 planningDelegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist AssistantsBachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTEPrevious experience as a Physical Therapist preferred Open to new gradsCurrent State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hireWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers 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 balanceBachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTEPrevious experience as a Physical Therapist preferred Open to new gradsCurrent State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hireWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers 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