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Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Physical Therapist to join our Physical Medicine Inpatient department in Putnam, CT! Competitive pay, flexible schedule, and full benefits!
This position is offering a $15,000 sign on bonus!
New graduates are welcome to apply! Mentorship is available, providing hands-on support, clinical guidance, and professional development as you transition into inpatient acute care practice. Join a patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life in a dynamic inpatient clinical setting with a high volume of acute orthopedic post-surgical cases.
Position: Physical Therapist
Location: Inpatient Acute Care, Putnam, CT
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Day Shift – Options include:
- Standard 5 × 8-hour shifts (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- Early-in, early-out schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
- Option for 4 × 10-hour shifts per week available for experienced staff
Physical Therapist Benefits Summary:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Additional health and wellness benefit options available
- Earned Time Off (ETO): Up to 3 weeks of accrued personal time, plus 6 paid holidays annually
- Sick Time: 1 week per year
- Educational and Student Loan Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per fiscal year
- Pay for Performance Opportunities
- Eligible for shift differential
- Career Development Opportunities: Clinical ladder advancement, leadership development, mentorship, and internal growth pathways
- Employee Perks: Weekly pay, Food Truck Fridays, Employee Appreciation Events, and more
Physical Therapist Job Summary:
As the Physical Therapist, under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and - most importantly - a fulfilling career.
Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician.
- Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
- Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program.
- Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan.
- Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students.
- Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, inservice and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community inservice education and programs as directed.
- Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs.
Physical Therapist Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS, MS or DPT degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
- Licensure by the state of Connecticut required.
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
- Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.
Physical Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to review physicians' referral, patients' condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
- Demonstrate skills in order to perform tests and measure patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, along with respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data with realistic, objective, long and short-term goals and time frames.
- Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer, in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy.
- Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by the physicians' order and the initial evaluation. This will include, but not be limited to, therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted community hospital and healthcare provider in Northeastern Connecticut, known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare system, we proudly offer a full continuum of services - from primary care and specialty care to homecare and hospice - to meet the evolving needs of our patients. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.
Are you ready to bring your expertise to the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, where individualized care and professional excellence go hand in hand? Join us as a Physical Therapist and become part of a supportive culture built on respect, integrity, and purpose.
Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
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