Outpatient Physical Therapist - 32 to 40 Hours, Days - Temporary

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary/summer Mentorship Physical Therapist Position at the Hospital for Special Care. The role involves evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting a goal-oriented program of physical therapy interventions to facilitate optimal musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, physical function and health. The therapist will participate in an interdisciplinary team approach, communicating relevant information to others and providing education to staff, patients and families as necessary. The position also includes supervising and directing physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and affiliate physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students. The Hospital for Special Care is dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement, providing exceptional care to each patient every day, and values its team of 1,300 employees and volunteers.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, with minimum Baccalaureate, Masters, or Doctorate degree per Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Current Connecticut PT license or Connecticut PT Permit.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification.
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
MHS or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

To evaluate, plan, implement, and document a goal oriented program of physical therapy interventions that facilitate optimal musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, physical function and health.
To participate in an interdisciplinary team approach, communicating relevant information to others and providing education to staff, patients and families as necessary.
To supervise and direct the physical therapy assistant, rehabilitation aide, volunteers, and affiliate physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students.
Provides evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neurological, impairments as dictated by the state practice act and licensure requirements.
Recognizes physiological, psychological, and age related changes in the patient, consults with other Health Care Team members, and establishes measureable goals with the patient and family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths.
Plans, implements, delivers, and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions based on assessments, revising treatments when needed, instructing patient/family through verbal, written, and audiovisual materials and participating in discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care.
Coordinates time management of self and support personnel by organizing schedules to meet patient care needs, carrying a patient load that meets productivity requirements and reflects standards of care of the service area collaborating with team members for assistance and coverage when needed to meet patient outcomes and department goals and standards.
Supervises responsibilities that have been delegated to supportive personnel.
Documents in a timely manner all patient and professional interactions such as evaluations, assessments, progress towards goals, equipment purchase orders, statistical reports, home programs and discharge summaries to maintain continuity of patient care for department standards, JCAHO and outside regulatory and insurance agencies.
Communicates understanding both verbally and nonverbally to patients and families, health care team members, supervisors, and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally.
Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patient and the institution they represent.
Utilizes the AIDET principles in all interactions with internal and external customers.