Physical Therapist - Emergency Department - HOCC

Hartford HealthCare

8 days ago

New Britain, ConnecticutFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Physical Therapist – Emergency Department in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationRehabilitationAcute careClinical decision makingTherapeutic exercisePatient educationDischarge planningClinical supervisionGait analysisJoint mobilityCardiopulmonary assessmentMotor controlPain managementModalitiesPatient assessment

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program. A current Connecticut Physical Therapy license or an active temporary license is required.

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Hartford HealthCare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Britain, Connecticut.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Rehabilitation, Acute care, Clinical decision making, Therapeutic exercise, Patient education, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist performs thorough examinations and evaluations to establish treatment strategies for patients in the Emergency Department. They implement therapeutic interventions, provide patient education, and coordinate care transitions with other healthcare providers.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401k with Generous Employer Contribution, PTO Accrual from First Day, Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement after 6 Months. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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