Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Varying shifts to cover the clinic operating hours of 7am-7pm Monday thru Thursday and 7am-5pm on Friday as well as ATC coverage at both the University of Hartford and Trinity College.

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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.

Bone and Joint Institute – Hartford Hospital
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the state of the art Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital. The first stand-alone Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast in over 50 years! Our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience in providing the most innovative musculoskeletal & orthopedic care. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence.

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 state-of-the-art Bone and Joint Institute clinic in Hartford. Additionally, this position will support our athletic trainers at both the University of Hartford and Trinity College. 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. 

 
• Flexible scheduling
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with excellent company match
• 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

·         Minimum of 3 years’ Experience

·         Advanced certifications (FMS, CDN, AAOMPT)

·         ABPTS OCS, SCS preferred but not required

·         Dual credentialed as an ATC preferred but not required

·         Experience in sports medicine and functional movement assessments

·         Ability to work in fast paced orthopedic and sports medicine team atmosphere

·         Experience with biomechanics preferred but not required

·         Bilingual a benefit

·         Interest in Research

·         Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master's degree.

·         CT active license.

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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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