Inpatient Physical Therapist - 40 Hours - Temporary (for 6 months)

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! The Inpatient Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, implements, and documents a goal-oriented program of physical therapy interventions that facilitate optimal musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, physical function and health. The role participates in an interdisciplinary team approach, communicating relevant information to others and providing education to staff, patients and families as necessary. The Physical Therapist also supervises and directs the physical therapy assistant, rehabilitation aide, volunteers, and affiliate physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, with minimum Baccalaureate, Masters, or Doctorate degree per Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Current Connecticut licensure.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

employer-subsidized medical and dental
vision insurance
a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
paid time off
employer-paid life insurance
short-term and long-term disability insurance
a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
an employee referral bonus program
meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives