Physical Therapist - Institute of Living… at Hartford… · Hartford

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Institute of Living - Hartford, CT

The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated, experienced and skilled clinicians, we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Geriatric Services.

Position Description

This role is a part time 24 hour Position

Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Benefits As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a network of additional benefits including a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, special interest groups to assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities, and support within the organization. This position qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). In addition, we have Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge to advance your skills!

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

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

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Qualifications

• Physical Therapy experience highly preferred.
• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS degree or entry level Master's degree.
• Active CT Physical Therapy license
• Mental Health Experience preferred but not required

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