Physical Therapist (PT, Therapy, Rehab) - HomeCare

Hartford Healthcare • Vernon, CT

1d • Remote

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare at Home is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join their home care division. This role involves providing rehabilitation services to homebound patients, focusing on evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment strategies to address physical dysfunction and pain. The Physical Therapist will utilize a variety of evaluation skills and therapeutic techniques to maximize patient functional independence. The position offers flexible scheduling and is benefit-eligible for those working 24 hours per week or more.

Requirements

• PT experience required.
• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school.
• BS degree or entry level master's degree.
• Active CT PT license.
• CPR certification required at time of start.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation for homebound patients referred for physical therapy.
• Independently evaluate, determine treatment strategies, and deliver or delegate services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction.
• Utilize evaluation skills and techniques, analyze patients, and apply therapeutic physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize patient's functional independence.
• Conduct evaluations of strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague 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
• Health insurance packages
• Cellphone and laptop provided
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree