Work where every moment matters Every day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkDonrsquot miss the opportunity to be a part of our state of the art Inpatient Rehab Unit within St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT Our unit has been recognized as being in the top of Inpatient Rehab Facilities in the United States This private and semi private bed unit provides our patients access to ongoing acute medical management hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home Position DescriptionThe Physical Therapist PT administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients The Physical Therapist PT independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function determines treatment strategies and delivers andor delegates Physical Therapy services that identify prevent remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patients functional independence Responsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Physical Therapist PT performs thorough examination and evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including evaluations for strength movement motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination posture cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring vitals endurance gait and functional abilities in activities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat cold light water sound electricity mobilization and therapeutic exercisemiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planning middot Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist AssistantsWork where every moment matters Every day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkDonrsquot miss the opportunity to be a part of our state of the art Inpatient Rehab Unit within St Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport CT Our unit has been recognized as being in the top of Inpatient Rehab Facilities in the United States This private and semi private bed unit provides our patients access to ongoing acute medical management hour rehabilitative nursing care and the latest rehab techniques Our dedication to delivering personalized coordinated care coupled with the healing environment offered by this unit will shorten length of stay and allow our patients a quicker and healthier return to home Position DescriptionThe Physical Therapist PT administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients The Physical Therapist PT independently evaluates patientrsquos level of function determines treatment strategies and delivers andor delegates Physical Therapy services that identify prevent remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques analysis of patients and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patients functional independence Responsibilitiesmiddot Upon Physician referral the Physical Therapist PT performs thorough examination and evaluation of patientrsquos level of function including evaluations for strength movement motor control joint mobility soft tissue integrity pain balance coordination posture cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring vitals endurance gait and functional abilities in activities of daily livingmiddot Establishes measurable goals with the patientfamily based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needsmiddot Implements delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat cold light water sound electricity mobilization and therapeutic exercisemiddot Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment precautions and equipment usemiddot Participates in patient transition planning andor patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care Help to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists Nurses Social Workers and other community resources as related to care transition planning middot Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist Assistantsmiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTE middot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferredmiddot Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hireWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentmiddot Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationCAPTE middot Open to new graduatesmiddot Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferredmiddot Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hireWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment