Physical Therapist - Career Advancement Opportunities

Physical Therapist - Career Advancement Opportunities at Hartford HealthCare summary :

As a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll join the outpatient rehab team in Avon, CT, focusing on orthopedic and sports medicine services. The role involves 80% direct patient treatment and 20% administrative duties, ensuring high-quality care and site compliance. You'll also mentor and develop staff while working closely with a diverse patient population and exceptional healthcare professionals.

Description

Job Schedule : Full Time

Standard Hours : 40

Job Shift : Shift 1

Shift Details : Shift will vary between 7am-7pm Monday-Thursday and 7am-430pm on Friday

Work where  every moment  matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common : Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.  We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Position Summary

Must be a licensed Physical Therapist to apply!

We’re seeking a talented and caring leader to join our outpatient rehab team in Avon, CT.

Specialties of the site include outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine and athletic training services, vestibular care, concussion management, headache management, hand therapy, sports medicine, aquatic therapy, dry needling as well as balance and gait assessment.

The office offers an expansive open-style gym space with state of the art equipment and an experienced and energetic team of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists.  This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population that offers a wonderful team atmosphere and some of the best orthopedic physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Site Supervisor ensures that high quality, cost effective services are delivered in support of the organizations strategic plan, goals and objectives. The Site Supervisor also manages site resources : human, material, and financial, in order to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of patient services for specific patient populations who require the needs of outpatient physical therapy.   This is accomplished either by direct action, delegation or coaching and support of self-directed work teams or individuals. The primary responsibility is approximately 80% patient treatment, and 20% administrative time.

Job Responsibilities

In collaboration with Director, establishes, develops, and maintains effective relationships, working agreements and quality partnerships, to secure resources to support patient care and to assure compliance with current standards relevant to the patient population.

Assesses staff performance of expectations and coaches, mentors, develops and evaluates employees to achieve behaviors congruent with the organization's vision, mission and values, in a continuous learning environment.

Acts quickly to resolve customer, patient, client problems or complaints using their judgment and our policies.

Work effectively as a team leader with the on-site staff and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.   Demonstrates characteristics and independent thinking that reflect a commitment to exceptional customer services and the achievement of overall company strategic goals.

Responsible for maintaining site compliance with setting policies and procedures, and remains within standards set by accrediting bodies such as Joint Commission and DPH.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of CT

2+ years in the field; 2-3 years in an outpatient setting preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills required

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as electronic health records and other software applications

Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal direction

Teamwork and mentoring skills

History of strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is  your moment .

Keywords :

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Rehab, Orthopedic Care, Sports Medicine, Patient Treatment, Healthcare Leadership, Team Management, Therapy Services, Concussion Management, Vestibular Care