Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Hours of operation 6:30am-8pm M-F, Saturday 8-4:30, 2 evenings and some weekends required

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 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. 

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Our award-winning staff is committed to compassionate high quality care and to making you feel better, using the very latest in diagnostic and treatment skills and equipment. We provide a vital core of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and emergency services in a caring and personal community setting in Northeastern Connecticut.

Summary
We’re seeking a motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our experienced team of clinicians who has a passion for patient care in the area of outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine and manual therapy.

Specialty programs in the office include musculoskeletal disorders, hand therapy (CHT), sports medicine, safe steps- balance/fall prevention, headache management, osteoporosis, bariatric rehab, vestibular, work injury rehab, McKenzie therapy, muscle energy techniques and more!

This brand new opening with Windham Hospital’s outpatient office in Willimantic offers an opportunity to collaborate with surgeons performing state of the art robotic surgical care!

This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse orthopedic population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

Description
Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for planning, assessing, interpreting and implementing treatment programs according to the need of age specific categories of patients and as medically prescribed for our inpatient and/or outpatient patients. Effectively interacts and communicates with patients, families, and other health team members, according to the principles, ethics, practices and standards of professional therapy practice.

Benefits
We offer a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout our network.

- Flexible scheduling
- Extensive Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401(k) with excellent company match
- Company paid short term and long term disability insurance
- Advancement and growth opportunities

 

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

Qualifications

Equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
CT Physical Therapist (PT) active or temporary license.
CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be flexible, a team player and able to work efficiently in a hectic environment.

Works efficiently and organizes time appropriately. Ability to prioritize daily work assignments.

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use). Proficient skills in windows based software (including word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation programs).

Working knowledge of Sate Practice Act and Federal Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Problem Solving and Decision Making
Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction. Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

 

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.