Physical Therapist (PT) Job, Full Time Days, Inpatient Physical Medicine

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Job description

Day Kimball Heatlh is hiring for a Physical Therapist in our Inpatient Physical Medicine Department Full Time Day Shift job in Putnam, CT!

This position is offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Why Choose DKH?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

Day Kimball Health has served as the cornerstone of the Putnam, CT community for over 130 years, dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community, keeping it accessible and close to home. What began as a small establishment in 1894 has grown into the leading healthcare provider in the region dedicated to delivering essential, accessible, and integrated medical services.

As a non-profit integrated medical services provider, we serve Northeast Connecticut and extend into neighboring communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our team of over 1,100 employees includes nearly 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists. We offer a comprehensive range of services through Day Kimball Hospital and our Day Kimball Medical Group centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, and Putnam, CT. Our network also includes Day Kimball HomeCare and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut.

Join us in our pursuit to elevate community-driven healthcare!

Physical Therapist Job Summary:

As the Physical Therapist (PT), under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and-most importantly-a fulfilling career.

Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician.
Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program.
Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan.
Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students.
Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, inservice and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community inservice education and programs as directed.
Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs.

Physical Therapist Education and Experience Requirements:

BS, MS or DPT degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
Licensure by the state of Connecticut required.
Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.

Physical Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to review physicians' referral, patients' condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Demonstrate skills in order to perform tests and measure patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, along with respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data with realistic, objective, long and short-term goals and time frames.
Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer, in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy.
Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by the physicians' order and the initial evaluation. This will include, but not be limited to, therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

Physical Therapist Benefits Summary:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Pharmacy Plan
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
Vacation Time
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Clinical Ladder Program
Shift Differential
Pay for Performance
Additional Benefits

At Day Kimball Health, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community, ensuring it remains accessible and close to home. As a non-profit integrated medical services provider, we offer comprehensive healthcare services encompassing primary care, a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, along with leading-edge technology and sophisticated diagnostics.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team as a Physical Therapist where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

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