Part-Time Physiatrist

Job Schedule: Part Time

Job Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Looking to replace Elizabeth Swift, PT. Currently she is working 24 hours in orthopedics, oncology and neuro population for rehab.


Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: 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 40 outpatient locations offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, in specialties including orthopedics, neuroscience, oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, vestibular, and more. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for our Outpatient Clinic in Westport, CT.
Our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Westport, CT is our flagship location within Fairfield County. It is connected to the Ayer Neuroscience Spine Wellness center and is part of a multidisciplinary team of medical, rehabilitation, and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of all patients. This therapist will collaborate with professionals throughout the facility who provide rehabilitation, pain management, physical medicine, integrative medicine, fitness, nutrition, and behavioral health services to improve surgical and non-surgical outcomes. All of our clinics have ample private treatment spaces and state-of-the-art gyms to support our patient’s recovery.
 
Specialty Programs in this clinic include Balance & Falls (Safe Steps), Cancer Rehabilitation, Complex Spine, Concussion, Dry Needling, Gender-Affirming Rehab, Headache Management, Chronic Pain Management, Pelvic Health, Sports Medicine, Thoracic Outlet and Vestibular Therapy.

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. Upon referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function, including strength, movement, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring vitals, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living. The PT recognizes physiological, psychological, and age-related changes in the patient.
The Physical Therapist (PT) develops an individualized patient-centered treatment plan of care to promote optimum movement function and safety.
The Physical Therapist (PT) implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.
The Physical Therapist (PT) helps to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. 
As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups and MedBridge subscription that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization.
~ Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
~These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.
Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, with a BS, master's, or doctorate degree
CT active or temporary license
Will consider new graduates
 
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.