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Job Title:SP - Physical Therapist - Spine/Ortho/Sports Medicine

Department:Rehab Services - Outpatient

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.1

Shift1/2

Search #:2023-1067

Closing Date:05/22/2023

Recruiter:Alexander, Donna

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These values define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add Physical Therapists to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

UConn Health is looking for highly skilled Physical Therapists with experience in Spine/Orthopedics/Sports Medicine and a passion for patient experience. At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks in the implementation and development of Physical Therapy programs and will work in Rehab Services located in Farmington and Storrs, CT.

THERE ARE TWO (2) POSITIONS AND ARE TEMPORARY WITH NO BENEFITS; CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT CANNOT BE GURANTEED - POSITIONS REQUIRE TRAVEL TO STORRS AND FARMINGTON CAMPUS' 

SUPERVISON RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a staff member of higher rank

 

EXERCISED SUPERVISION: May lead/supervise staff of lower rank or other staff as assigned. 

 

SCHEDULE: Part time, flexibility is required to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., variable days including weekends and holidays to accommodate departmental needs. Will provide coverage in the Farmington and Storrs clinics.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Develops and implements physical therapy treatment programs for physically disabled adults, pediatrics, psychiatry and substance abuse patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Serves as consultant or clinical advisor to other staff

Recommends program changes to caregiver's as appropriate

Participates in department management

Maintains records and schedules

Participates in assigned clinics, rounds and patient conferences

Develops and implements clinical learning experiences for residents and students

Attend and participate in departmental and in service meetings

Maintains patient confidentiality

Supports quality assurance activities

Performs other duties as required.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy, general and abnormal psychology, group dynamics, human development, pharmacology

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures

Considerable knowledge of community resources

Considerable interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills

Ability to instruct others in principles and practices of physical therapy

Ability to gain confidence, interest, and cooperation of physically, mentally and/or developmentally disabled clients

Considerable ability to plan and implement a comprehensive physical therapy program.

 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Two (2) years’ experience as a Physical Therapist

 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this class will be required to possess and maintain current licensure in the State of Connecticut. Employees in this class may be required to travel within the State of CT in the course of their daily work.

 

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (CPR/AED) Certification or formal training

Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain during employment 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Physical Therapy with 5 years' experience focusing on ortho and ortho spine clients

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and/or Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapist (FAAOMPT)

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm, and to moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to patients. 

Hourly Rate: TBD 

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. 

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