Physical Therapist- Outpatient ($15K sign-on available)

The Stamford Hospital • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Stamford Health is a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist for our Tully Health Center and Harbor Point locations in Stamford. As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer competitive salary, sign on bonuses for designated positions, comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one, wellness programs, paid time off accruals, tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan, tuition reimbursement, free on-site parking and train station shuttle.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• BLS certification required.
• New graduate may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Obtains pertinent medical and social history and performs thorough evaluations to measure physical and functional status.
• Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program.
• Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation and modifies treatment as necessary.
• Updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies them appropriately.
• Ensures clinical documentation is timely, objective, and complete.
• Interacts with interdisciplinary staff regarding patient welfare and management.
• Communicates with patients and families in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
• Supervises patient care activities of assistants, aides, and volunteers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonuses for designated positions
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree