Outpatient Physical Therapist

Position Highlights

• Department: Physical Rehab - Outpatient
• Hours: Full-Time/40 hours
• Shift: Days, 1st Shift
• Location: Middletown, CT

Position Summary:

The Outpatient Physical Therapist administers Physical Therapy services under medical prescription in accordance with Hospital regulation, State of Connecticut Practice Act and quality standards. Responsible for clinical oversight of PTA

Key duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops a plan of care for each patient with the patient's input and agreement, which includes safety, educational, psychological and developmental needs of the patient.
• Interprets and assesses data about the patient as evidenced by appropriate goal setting and revision of goals throughout the plan care while explaining treatment goals, plans, techniques and outcomes to patient and or family.
• Displays expertise in recommending various therapeutic procedures and modalities.
• Complies with professional and departmental documentation standards.
• Addresses a home exercise program with each patient
• Maintains an adequate caseload, adhering to departmental productivity standards.
• Attends continuing education seminars as required by licensure and schedules and presents an educational program, including tests, to Rehab staff or other medical professionals.
• Communicates regularly with Rehabilitation Supervisor, other team members and referring physicians for patient care.
• All other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the State of Connecticut

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with electronic medical charting
• 3-5 years clinical experience
• Flexibility with scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

· Competitive benefits package

· Shift Differentials

· Continuing Education assistance

· Tuition reimbursement

· Student Loan relief

· Long-term Disability

· Life insurance

· Family medical leave

· Compensation Range: $41.60 to $62.40

Note: The compensation range(s) above are a good-faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.