Physical Therapist- Op-Ortho

Overview

Physical Therapist- Full Time

Farmington, CT- Outpatient

Up to $10k sign on bonus available!

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Select Physical Therapy in Farmington, CT is seeking a FULL TIME Physical Therapist (PT) for our outpatient orthopedic center.

Our Farmington clinic is well established in the Farmington Valley. Our clinic supports both Miss Porter's School in Farmington and Avon Old Farms School in Avon. We work closely with local primary care and orthopedic physicians at UConn and surrounding practices. We treat a wide variety of sports, concussion, orthopedic, and spinal injuries through both physical therapy and strength and conditioning. Our newly renovated clinic is spacious with a free weight area, strip of turf and new technology, including VALD force plates, digital dynamometer and blaze pods. We are looking for a therapist who is driven to provide top care and who can help our team to support our community.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

PRN and Part-Time are also available

Compensation: Salary up to $100k based on experience

Clinic address

Farmington 270 Farmington Avenue Suite 152 Farmington, CT 06032 United States Full time benefits begin at 32 hours and include: We offer:

• Nationwide UNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU crediting courses, national certifications, study groups, journal clubs and more.

• Company matching 401(k)

• Generous Paid Time Off plus Holidays

• Affordable PPO Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentives and more!

Select Medical Corporation's outpatient divisions are nationally prominent, locally driven providers of outpatient physical rehabilitation with almost 1900 locations in 39 states, including the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physio, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, KORT, Saco Bay Physical Therapy, Concentra, SSM Physical Therapy and Keystone Physical Therapy. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools. #ACN

Responsibilities

• Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.

• Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.

• Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.

• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.

• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy

• Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start

• Ability to work 40 hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.

• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.

• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.

• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.

• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.