Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Per Diem)
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Requirement for per diem position will include
occasional weekends/holidays.
Work where every moment matters.
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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work
with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment
matters here. - We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network. -
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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care
community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves
as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of
Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. - CHH offers
personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and
physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical
partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient
environment.
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Position Description
We are currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) for our
acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington,
CT.
Requirement for per diem position will include occasional
weekends/holidays.
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed
Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist
(PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function,
determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates
Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and
rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of
patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical
agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize
the patient's functional independence. -
Responsibilities
- - - - - - - - - Upon Physician referral, the Physical Therapist
(PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient's
level of function, including evaluations for strength, movement,
motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain,
balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function by
assessing and monitoring vitals, endurance, gait and functional
abilities in activities of daily living
- - - - - - - - - Establishes measurable goals with the
patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and
critical paths in order to meet patient needs.
- - - - - - - - - Implements, delivers and delegates patient care
by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making
including but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light,
water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic
exercise.
- - - - - - - - - Provides patient and caregiver education
regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use
- - - - - - - - - Participates in patient transition planning
and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to
community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum
of care. Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers
such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, and other
community resources as related to care transition planning.
- - - - - - - - - Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical
supervision for Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides
and Physical Therapist Assistants.
-Qualifications
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We take great care of careers.
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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers
exciting opportunities for career development and growth. - Here,
you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to
bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community
education to countless men, women and children. - We know that a
thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Every moment matters. - And this is your moment.
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