23153492
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
West Hartford, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeWork where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 20,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Position Specifics
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is seeking a Sports Physical Therapist (PT) who has a passion for patient care in the area of outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. This candidate will work out of our Bishops Corner clinic in West Hartford and will support our athletic trainers at Hall and Northwest Catholic High Schools. Candidates are preferred to be dual credentialed in physical therapy and athletic training or those who are seeking board certification in sports. The Sports Physical Therapist independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services, collaborates and coordinates care with the athletic training staff and sports medicine physicians. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, and exercises to maximize patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living. Job responsibilities during the school year will be 36 hours of clinical care and 4+ hours of working within the athletic training room including potential sporting event coverage.
Benefits
As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.
We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.
Qualifications
We take great care of careers.
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.