Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient

• Department:

  83082-Rehab Services - Inpatient

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  0.1

• Shift

  1st

• Search #:

  2026-775

• Closing Date:

• 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 a temporary Per Diem Physical Therapist to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.

UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physical Therapist with a passion for patient experience. At UConn Health, this position is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks in the assessment development and implementation of physical therapy treatment programs. This position will be in the UConn Health University Tower located in Farmington, CT.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY PER DIEM POSITION WTH NO BENEFITS AND MAY BE FILLED AS PT I OR PT II

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

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

SCHEDULE : Per Diem to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm weekdays and includes weekend, holiday and staff coverage as needed.

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

Considerable oral and written communication skills

Skill in use of roper body mechanics and lifting techniques when assisting patients

Strong analytic and observational skills

Ability to instruct others in principles and practices of physical therapy

Ability to be flexible and able to adapt plans of care to meet the needs of each patient

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:

Physical Therapist 1

Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Connecticut.

Physical Therapist 2

Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Connecticut.

Two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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:

One (1) year Inpatient acute care physical therapy experience

Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

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 for patients

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Reviews patient's medical history and any referrals or notes from providers

Evaluate patients' dysfunctional movements by observing, interviewing, and listening to their concerns, selecting appropriate tests to quantitatively measure or use of other appropriate methods

Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs for physically impaired adults with functional impairments due to orthopedic, neurologic, and/or general acute care medical conditions, outlining goals and expected outcome of the plan

Provides care using standard physical therapy interventions such as mobilization and exercise to increase mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitates health and wellness

Determines and orders appropriate devices necessary to assist patients in performing functional activities

Instruct patients/families in care and use of appropriate equipment

Evaluate patient's progress and modify plan of care/intervention as necessary to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes; develop and implement discharge plans.

Educate patients and their families about what to expect from and how best to cope with the recovery process

Serves as content expert, consultant, or clinical advisor to other staff

Recommends program changes to caregivers as appropriate

Maintains records/schedules

Participates in assigned clinics, rounds and patient conferences

Participates in the department's education program by implementing 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

HOURLY RATE: $60.00

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.

Salary : $60