Physical Therapist (PT, Therapy, Rehab) - Homecare

Physical Therapist (PT)

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! Hartford HealthCare at Home doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our therapists too! Our benefit options at Hartford HealthCare at Home are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

Job Description

• The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation for homebound patients referred for physical therapy.
• PT also independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction.
• This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.
• Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Connecticut license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; three (3) years preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• All therapists are provided a cellphone and laptop.
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

Community Overview

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network (HHCRN) 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 a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language and are known for our commitment to high quality, customer-focused outcomes.

Hartford HealthCare at Home currently has full-time, part-time and pay-per-visit opportunities with HHCRN's home care division with flexible scheduling and a wonderful work-life balance! For over 115 years, Hartford HealthCare at Home has been fulfilling our mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence, participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. Our dedicated caregivers of HHC at Home use the latest in research and education to develop a coordinated, consistently high standard of care for all its customers.