Physical Therapist - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home • East Hartford, CT

1d • Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation for homebound patients referred for physical therapy. This role involves independently evaluating patients, determining treatment strategies, and delivering services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain. The evaluation process includes assessing strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and functional abilities in activities of daily living. The organization believes in high standards to bring out the best in clients and staff.

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.
• Perform evaluations including strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.
• Utilize therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Benefits

• Benefit eligible at 24 hours per week or more.
• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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