Physical Therapist (PT) - Emergency Department - HOCC

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Emergency Department - HOCC

Seeking a dynamic Physical Therapist who can provide rehabilitation service to the Emergency Department at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain campus. This innovative role integrates inpatient and outpatient physical therapy skills in the ED as a cutting-edge approach to patient care.

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Position Description: The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or 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 patient's functional independence.

Responsibilities:

Upon Physician referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient's 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 living

Establishes measurable goals with the patient/family based on appropriate patient care protocols and critical paths in order to meet patient needs

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 exercise

Provides patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, precautions, and equipment use

Participates in patient transition planning and/or 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

Delegates patient care tasks and provide clinical supervision for Physical Therapist students, Rehabilitation Aides and Physical Therapist Assistants

Qualifications:

Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required or active temporary license at time of hire

Acute Care or Outpatient experience highly preferred

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Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)

Worksite address

new britain, CT, 06051, US

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