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Physical Therapist – Outpatient

Medical Center | Full-Time | South Windsor, CT

Help patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life! Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) to join our partner, a leading medical center in South Windsor, Connecticut.

Provide Expert Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to a diverse patient population. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to address a wide range of conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients' physical function, including their range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide a variety of therapeutic interventions, such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, functional mobility training, and patient education.
• Utilize various modalities and equipment, including cryotherapy, moist heat, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, E-stim, crutches, gait belts, walkers, shoulder slings, and traction tables.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to all safety and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Current Connecticut state license as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Outpatient Physical Therapist.
• Proficiency in evaluating and treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedic injuries.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice in physical therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare B billing practices.

Schedule:

• 37.5-hour work week with the potential for 40 hours.
• Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00 (with potential for earlier start time).
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 – 16:00.

Patient Population:

• Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Patients with orthopedic surgeries, general deconditioning, workers' compensation injuries, low back and neck pain, and balance deficits.

Additional Details:

• Level I Trauma Center.
• Outpatient clinic setting.
• Wine-colored scrubs required.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required Booster (medical/religious exemptions may be granted).
• Flu Vaccine: Unknown (please inquire for further details).
• Does not accept candidates within a 30-mile radius of the facility.
• Does not accept first-time travelers.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a state-of-the-art medical center.
• Provide evidence-based treatment for a wide range of conditions.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• South Windsor, CT, offers a family-friendly community with excellent schools, a variety of parks and recreational areas, and convenient access to Hartford and other nearby cities.

Ready to help patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life? Apply today!