Outpatient - Physical Therapist - Full Time

As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, implements and documents specific treatment programs for patients of varied ages and disabilities, according to the principles and practices of physical therapy in collaboration with the healthcare team.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation - Obtains pertinent medical and social history. Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status. Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program. Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.
• Treatment - Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation. Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately. Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.
• Documentation - Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete. Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.
• Education - Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development. Provides education to therapy staff, system employees and community.
• Supervision - Supervises the patient care activities of assistants, aides and volunteers. Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate. May supervise students.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

• For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to 2015, with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor's degree or greater in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

• Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

• 3+ years of acute care experience strongly preferred

• We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.