Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 4, 2025
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Job Description:
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We
believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create
innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient
care.
What we offer:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and
selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore
function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in
servicing and community education and in the clinical education of
affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site
coverage.
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a
minimum of a B.S. -
Must hold or a current Connecticut license in Physical
Therapy.
COMPETENCIES:
This position requires an individual with strong English
communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of
Windows based programs needed for department functions. -
Basic keyboarding and skill is desirable, but not required, in the
use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on
the internet.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between
multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform
essential duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. - They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. - These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
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1. - - - - - Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
2. - - - - - Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the
patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status
establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each
patient.
3. - - - - - Treats patients with the appropriate and acceptable
therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and
ROM).
4. - - - - - Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual
therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established
goals.
5. - - - - - Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing
motor activity and learning.
6. - - - - - Educates patients/families in home exercise programs
and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent
functional activity.
7. - - - - - Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit
from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
8. - - - - - Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and
adheres to the department's policies and procedures.
9. - - - - - Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and
communication with the referring physician regarding patient care
as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
10. - Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges
daily.
11. - Adheres to the professional code of ethics established by the
APTA and the facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
12. - Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to
prevent injuries.
13. - Supervises at least one affiliated student per year
14. - Attends a continuing education course to further/improve
treatment techniques.
15. - Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or
community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational
program.
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Keywords: ECHN, Middletown , Physical Therapist, Outpatient, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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