Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care - Per Diem
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PT) is a per diem member of Windham Hospital’s acute care team. The role administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatments, independently evaluates patients’ functional levels, determines treatment strategies, and delivers or delegates services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. The work includes evaluating patients, analyzing their needs, and applying therapeutic interventions and exercise to maximize functional independence. The position offers flexible scheduling and provides weekend, holiday, and time-off coverage. Evening and weekday coverage is a plus. The PT works with patients, families, and other care providers on treatment, education, and transitions of care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Current State of Connecticut Physical Therapy license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting.
- Evening and weekday coverage availability.
Responsibilities
- Upon physician referral, examine and evaluate patients’ functional levels, including strength, movement, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function and vital signs, endurance, gait, and activities of daily living.
- Establish measurable goals with patients and families based on appropriate care protocols and critical paths.
- Implement, deliver, and delegate patient care using appropriate interventions and clinical decision-making, including modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise.
- Educate patients and caregivers about treatment, precautions, and equipment use.
- Participate in patient transition and discharge planning, including recommending community resources and coordinating with rehabilitation therapists, nurses, social workers, and other community resources.
- Delegate patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for physical therapist students, rehabilitation aides, and physical therapist assistants.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
