Outpatient Physical Therapist - 15k sign-on bonus [4/25/2025]
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
$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! - 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: - Graduate of an accredited
program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S. - Must hold or
a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy. - Certified
Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist required. 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. - 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. Job-Specific Competency 1.
Evaluates patients based on departmental standard. 2. Conducts and
modifies evaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, level of
activity, and medical status establishing individualized,
appropriate, measurable goals for each patient. 3. Treats patients
with the appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises
(strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM). 4. Administers
physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to
relieve pain and/or attain established goals. 5. Utilizes effective
techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning. 6.
Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or
functional activities in order to maximize independent functional
activity. 7. Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit
from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate. 8.
Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the
department’s policies and procedures. 9. Seeks and fosters
interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10. Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11. Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12. Performs all
duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year 14. Attends
a continuing education course to further/improve treatment
techniques. 15. Participates in at least one departmental
in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation
of educational program. SLECHN
Keywords: ECHN, Milford , Outpatient Physical Therapist - 15k sign-on bonus [4/25/2025], Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
