Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Hartford Healthcare • Wallingford, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength, mobility, and independence? As a Physical Therapist with Hartford HealthCare, you’ll be at the heart of a collaborative care team, making a real difference in patients’ lives every day. What We Offer Career growth and movement opportunities within our network On-going education and training Robust Benefits Package Special Interest Groups MedBridge Subscription Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry) Wellness Programs Employee Discount Programs Supportive culture Awards & Recognition Flexible Scheduling Rewarding Compensation 401K with company match Clinical specialty opportunities Why Choose Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network? As the leading rehabilitation provider in Connecticut, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your skills and thrive. With over 30 outpatient locations and services spanning acute care, long-term care, home care, and community settings, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and specialties—including orthopedics, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, and more. Our clinics feature updated equipment and modern facilities designed to support the highest standards of care. We foster a fun and inclusive culture where collaboration and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Join a great team environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. Your Role and Impact: Lead with Expertise: Upon referral, conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical function—including strength, mobility, motor control, joint health, pain levels, balance, posture, and cardiopulmonary performance. You’ll assess vitals, endurance, gait, and daily living capabilities with precision and compassion. Create Impactful Care Plans: Design personalized, patient-centered treatment plans that promote optimal movement, safety, and long-term wellness. Your clinical insight will guide each step of the recovery journey. Deliver Innovative Therapy: Implement and delegate care using a wide range of therapeutic interventions—from heat, cold, and light therapy to mobilization and targeted exercise. You’ll use your clinical judgment to tailor treatments that truly work. Collaborate for Continuity: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Rehab Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers—to ensure seamless care coordination. You’ll also play a key role in discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources to support their ongoing recovery.

Requirements

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school
• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
• CT active or temporary license
• Any experience level welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Upon referral, conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical function—including strength, mobility, motor control, joint health, pain levels, balance, posture, and cardiopulmonary performance.
• Assess vitals, endurance, gait, and daily living capabilities with precision and compassion.
• Design personalized, patient-centered treatment plans that promote optimal movement, safety, and long-term wellness.
• Implement and delegate care using a wide range of therapeutic interventions—from heat, cold, and light therapy to mobilization and targeted exercise.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Rehab Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers—to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Play a key role in discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources to support their ongoing recovery.

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees