Physical Therapist- Orthopedics Full-time, Part-time, Per-Diem

Orthopedic Assoc of Hartford P•Glastonbury, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH) is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services in collaboration with OAH physicians and Advanced Practitioners. The therapist independently evaluates patients, determines treatment strategies, and delivers or delegates services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with an emphasis on physical dysfunction. The role uses evaluation techniques and therapeutic applications of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize patients’ functional independence. Evaluations may address strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and activities of daily living. Treatment includes postoperative and nonoperative care for joint replacements, ligament and tendon repairs, fractures, sports injuries, chronic joint pain, sprains and strains, and spine conditions. Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Full-time schedules require two evening shifts ending at 7 p.m. and two morning shifts beginning at 7 a.m. Each position has a primary clinic location and may float to other clinics as needed. Locations include Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Plainville, Rocky Hill, and South Windsor.

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 Connecticut Physical Therapy license or active temporary license at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong orthopedic clinical experience or interest; new graduates are welcome.
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate patients and determine treatment strategies.
Deliver or delegate services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain.
Assess strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait, and functional abilities in activities of daily living.
Apply therapeutic physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to maximize patients’ functional independence.
Provide postoperative and nonoperative care for orthopedic diagnoses, including joint replacements, ligament and tendon repairs, fractures, sports injuries, chronic joint pain, sprains and strains, and spine conditions.
Collaborate with OAH physicians and Advanced Practitioners.