Sports Physical Therapist

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Danbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services to patients, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and implementation. The therapist will partner with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support patient needs related to prevention, independence, remediation, and compensation for deficits. The position requires a strong understanding of population-specific needs from infancy through early adulthood and cultural sensitivity. Documentation, productivity, and adherence to organizational standards are key aspects of the role. Opportunities for staff development, mentoring, and participation in research are available. The role also requires occasional weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
Current State of Connecticut Physical Therapist License required or Temporary State of Connecticut License with the oversight of Licensed Physical Therapist. If hired with Temporary License, must attain Permanent License within 120 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ CPR in adult, child and infant within first six months of hire.
Beginning to intermediate skill in Microsoft Office.
Excellent Time Management, Organizational and Communication Skills
Perform standardized clinical assessments in conjunction with clinical observations and family/medical reports to determine individual patient needs.
Perform a range of physical therapy techniques for patients including but not limited to Neuro-developmental Therapy, Manual Therapies and Modalities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Travel between specialty care locations
Instruct patients/families in physical therapy methods and the use of facilities and equipment.
Use independent judgment.
Ensure confidentiality of patient information.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pediatric therapy strongly preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts an effective clinical assessment for assigned patients, utilizing multiple sources/methods for data collection, and interprets data to create an individual plan of care.
Develops intervention/treatment plans, including specific goals and a variety of direct and consultative intervention approaches, while maximizing available resources within both hospital and community networks.
Partners with the patient, family and health care team members to define and implement physical therapy interventions that support identified needs relative to prevention of delays, promotion of independence, remediation for loss of function and compensation for deficits.
Provides education to patient and families, monitors response to treatment plan and revises accordingly.
Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patient specific populations from infancy through early adulthood and applies them to practice.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
Completes required clinical documentation in an organized and timely manner, in accordance with all department standards.
Maintains expected patient care productivity per department standard.
May provide support, guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members.
May act as a clinical instructor for students after one year of practice as a pediatric Physical Therapist.
Actively engages in literature reviews as related to patient caseload.
Participates in weekly staff meetings and case reviews.
As assigned, participates in research activities.
Demonstrates support for the mission and vision of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CT CHILDREN’S STANDARDS.