Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem
About The Position
Our current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) with our acute care team at Backus Hospital. Flexible scheduling; weekend, holiday and time off coverage. Evening/Weekday coverage a plus! The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient’s level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. This 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 patient's functional independence.
Requirements
- Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients.
- Independently evaluates patient’s level of function.
- Determines treatment strategies.
- Delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
- Utilizes evaluation skills and techniques.
- Analyzes patients.
- Applies therapeutic physical and chemical agents.
- Prescribes exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.
Benefits
- Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
- On-going education and training
- Robust Benefits Package
- Special Interest Groups
- MedBridge Subscription
- Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Supportive culture
- Awards & Recognition
- Flexible Scheduling
- Rewarding Compensation
- 401K with company match
- Clinical specialty opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
