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Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 20,000 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. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Position Description We’re currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our inpatient, acute care team. Flexible scheduling, Weekend coverage 2x/month. If available, weekday PRN The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient\'s functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living. Reporting structure is dependent upon the site in which the staff member is assigned. · PT experience highly preferred. · BS, MS or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association Program. · Current licensure in the state of CT as a Physical Therapist. · Experience in an inpatient acute care setting preferred. 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 isyour moment. Job: Physical Therapy Organization: New Britain General Title: Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Per Diem) Location: Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Requisition ID: 24167070 Other Locations: United States
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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes. Job Summary We’re seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) for our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in New Britain, CT. The Certified Hand Therapist independently evaluates patients’ level of hand and upper extremity function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. Determines treatment strategies and delivers direct care to promote healing of complex conditions and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand to maximize mobility, and remediate and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for hand and upper extremity patient population including but not limited to post-surgical patients, tendon injuries, and fractures. Responsibilities: Upon referral, performs thorough examination and evaluation of surgical and non-surgical patient’s level of upper extremity function. Performs evaluations for upper extremity strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, and functional abilities of daily living Deliver therapeutic techniques that are appropriate to patient’s needs and medical status. Implement, deliver and delegate patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making. Therapeutic techniques include but are not limited to: exercises, pain management, wound care, swelling, and orthotics. Fabrication of upper extremity orthoses where required per treatment plan. · Outpatient OT experience required · Hand experience, CHT preferred. · Certified Hand Therapist from HTCC (Hand Therapy Certification Commission) preferred · Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). · License to practice as an OT in the state of CT. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). 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 isyour moment. Job: Health Professionals Organization: New Britain General Title: Certified Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) - Outpatient Rehab Location: Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Requisition ID: 25154560
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Work whereevery 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. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Position Description We are currently looking for a per diem Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care team at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The Occupational Therapist (OT) independently evaluates patients’ level of function and determines, develops, and implements individualized treatment goals and plans in alignment with the patient/caregiver goals. The Occupational Therapist (OT) determines treatment strategies and delivers Occupational Therapy services that promote health and wellness, prevent injury or disability, improve and develop self-dependency and maintenance, productivity, leisure, perceptual motor function, rest, mental, cognitive physical, sensory-perceptual, psychosocial developmental, and emotional wellbeing in a variety of contexts and environments in order to maximize function in the areas of daily living, leisure/recreation, and productivity/work. The Occupational Therapist (OT) delegates patient care responsibilities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and application Occupational Therapy to maximize the patient\'s functional independence. · Acute care working experience or affiliation highly preferred. · Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited American Occupational Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level master\'s degree. · Current Occupational Therapist License required. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements · Able to coordinate and manage patient care needs recognizing issues that require intervention · Able to communicate effectively with patient, family, and team members to reach optimum patient outcomes. · Excellent interpersonal skills · Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patients’ needs · Maintains infection control policies related to patient care · Ability to exercise independent judgement · Able to adapt to a changing environment 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. Job: Occupational Therapy Organization: New Britain General Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care (Per Diem) Location: Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Requisition ID: 24167069 Other Locations: United States
