Description

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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Position Description

We're seeking a talented and caring Physical Therapist (PT) for our acute care team at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT. This is a great opportunity to work with a diverse patient population with a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced clinicians.

The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.

This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence.

Benefits

We offer a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout our network. In addition we have Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge to advance your skills!

• Extensive paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company paid short term and long term disability
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Clinical specialty opportunities

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Previous experience as a Physical Therapist preferred
• Current or temporary State of CT Physical Therapy 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