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Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWaterford, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Connecticut state licensure through the Division of Medical Quality Assurance is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Previous experience in a hospital-based or outpatient facility is helpful, not required.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, help patients achieve maximum performance, and support adaptation to their capabilities.
  • Apply therapeutic principles and practices consistently.
  • Formulate realistic and appropriate short- and long-term goals.
  • Adapt conventional treatment techniques to meet patients’ needs.
  • Involve patients and families in program and treatment decisions and plans.
  • Terminate treatment appropriately and provide discharge plans.
  • Show sensitivity to patients’ cultural backgrounds.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with department policy.
  • Assess needs for and provide patients and families with educational materials and resources.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives, including inpatient FIM and outpatient Lifeware.
  • Participate in the departmental student program.
  • Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, staff development, and self-development as outlined in performance review.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.
  • Monitor own schedule and follow up with appropriate staff as needed.
  • Apply orthopedic principles and assessment techniques consistently during evaluation and treatment.
  • Provide patients with a home exercise plan, maintain copies and updates in the patient chart, and document patient compliance and understanding.
  • Identify the need for splints and use departmental resources to address patient needs in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
  • Identify the need for wound care and use departmental resources to address patient needs.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of all departmental modalities.
  • Maintain productivity at departmental standards.

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New Haven, CT
Founded
1996

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