Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: This position is M-F with availability for 7:30 am to 7 pm with two days until closing. Saturday availability for a rotation requested

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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.

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.

Overview

We’re seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) who has a passion for patient care primarily in the area of neurological conditions with greatest emphasis on Parkinson’s Disease and vestibular conditions, as well as concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, spasticity, and ataxia, among other neurological conditions. Additional areas of treatments include headaches, back/neck pain, gait/balance, and orthopedics. This position is looking for a PT with either a strong background in Parkinson’s Disease and vestibular therapy, or a strong neuro background with a desire to learn more about these conditions. We utilize functional based approaches to exercise and activity with our patients and include manual therapy and modality treatments as necessary. This position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Occupational and Speech Therapy. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians, as well as partner with the Ayer Neuroscience institute and the only Parkinson’s Foundation-designated Comprehensive Care Center in New England!

This position offers the potential for growth into a leadership position as the site and our network continue to grow!  It could also provide the opportunity to work in other HHCRN offices in the general area.

Position Specifics
The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the 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.

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.

• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with excellent company match
• Flexible scheduling
• Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Clinical specialty and senior clinician opportunities

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.
• CT active or temporary license.
• A strong background in Parkinson’s Disease and vestibular therapy, or a strong neuro background with a desire to learn more about these conditions.

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.

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