696 Physical Therapist jobs in Griswold

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
li>Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides treatment to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

< i >Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.  li >Must hold a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.

COMPETENCIES:

• This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functions. 
li >Basic keyboarding and skill is desirable, but not required, in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.  These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

#HPECHN 

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
li>Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

li >Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.  li >Must hold or a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.

COMPETENCIES:

• This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functions. 
li >Basic keyboarding and skill is desirable, but not required, in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.  These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Why consider applying to Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT?  Here are a few reasons: 

• Small territories and manageable caseloads and flexible schedules for a better work-life balance.
li>Front-loaded paid vacation time with 26 days offered if you work 40 hours a week, otherwise prorated based on hours worked.
• Tuition reimbursement to help you continue your education and career growth. Eligible after 3 months of employment!
li>Medical/Dental/Vision/Voluntary Benefits/STD and more
• Free parking and discounts offered through Perk Spots at local retailers, restaurants, and childcare centers. 

Join our team and enjoy these benefits while providing quality care to our patients. Apply now! 

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in physical therapy from an APTA approved program.

Experience: One year of acute care experience.  Additional experience in home health care preferred.

  Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Connecticut.

General Summary of Duties: The provision of physical therapy to patients in their homes under written orders from qualified physicians according to established Agency policies and procedures.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion.  Requires ability to perform heavy work.  Requires balance skills.  Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs.  Requires ability to perform floor-to-stand transfers.  Requires ability to kneel and sit for extended periods.  Requires ability to lift, transfer, and perform gait training on all surfaces with patients.  Requires ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Requires working under stressful conditions.  Requires limited exposure to communicable diseases.

Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients’ homes and in an office environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:

• Knowledge o current APTA guidelines and standards.  Knowledge of Agency policy, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. 
< i>Knowledge of current modalities and medical equipment relevant to patient care.  Skill in identifying patient problems and recommending solutions.  < i>Skill in documentation in clinical records.  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients/families, physicians, co-workers, and the community.  Ability to communicate clearly.  Possesses adequate transportation to carry out job requirements.  Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be determined by Agency policy when using automobile for transportation.  Possession of an individual malpractice insurance policy.  Willingness to provide service in any part of agency geographic area, according to agency need.

#LPECHN

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
li>Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for cross-site coverage.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

li >Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.  li >Must hold or a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.

COMPETENCIES:

• This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functions. 
li >Basic keyboarding and skill is desirable, but not required, in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.  These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.