Outpatient Neurologic Physical Therapist - Full Time - Wallingford

Gaylord Hospital•Wallingford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a medical rehabilitation health system providing inpatient and outpatient care throughout recovery. The Outpatient Neurologic Physical Therapist joins the Wallingford outpatient team in a collaborative, innovative environment with advanced equipment and treatment methods. The organization offers ongoing education, access to research projects, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement. The therapist evaluates patients’ needs and functional status, develops and implements treatment plans, reassesses their effectiveness, educates patients and families, and progresses patients toward goals that improve independence and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or eligibility, in Physical Therapy.
Current Connecticut Physical Therapy license or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher preferred.
One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ needs and functional status using accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans to promote the highest level of patient self-sufficiency.
Regularly reassess the efficacy of treatment plans.
Provide appropriate education to patients and their families.
Progress patients toward goals and outcomes reflecting improved independence.