SP - Physical Therapist - Spine/Ortho/Sports Medicine

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  SP - Physical Therapist - Spine/Ortho/Sports Medicine

• Department:

  83080-Rehab Services - Outpatient

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  0.1

• Shift

  1st

• Search #:

  2024-893

• Closing Date:

• Recruiter:

  Alexander, Donna

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. These values define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a temporary Physical Therapist to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physical Therapist with experience in Spine/Orthopedics/Sports Medicine and a passion for patient experience. At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks in the implementation and development of Physical Therapy programs and will work in Rehab Services located in Farmington and Storrs, CT.

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY WITH NO BENEFITS; CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT CANNOT BE GURANTEED - THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL TO STORRS AND FARMINGTON CAMPUS'

SUPERVISON RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a staff member of higher rank

EXERCISED SUPERVISION: May lead/supervise staff of lower rank or other staff as assigned.

SCHEDULE: Part time, as needed with flexibility required to work between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, variable days which may include minor holidays to accommodate departmental needs. Will provide coverage in the Farmington and Storrs clinics.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Develops and implements physical therapy treatment programs for physically disabled adults, pediatrics, psychiatry and substance abuse patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Serves as consultant or clinical advisor to other staff

• Recommends program changes to caregiver's as appropriate

• Participates in department management

• Maintains records and schedules

• Participates in assigned clinics, rounds and patient conferences

• Develops and implements clinical learning experiences for residents and students

• Attend and participate in departmental and in service meetings

• Maintains patient confidentiality

• Supports quality assurance activities

• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, neurology, neuroanatomy, general and abnormal psychology, group dynamics, human development, pharmacology

• Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures

• Considerable knowledge of community resources

• Considerable interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills

• Ability to instruct others in principles and practices of physical therapy

• Ability to gain confidence, interest, and cooperation of physically, mentally and/or developmentally disabled clients

• Considerable ability to plan and implement a comprehensive physical therapy program.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

• Two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees in this class will be required to possess and maintain current licensure in the State of Connecticut. Employees in this class may be required to travel within the State of CT in the course of their daily work.

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (CPR/AED) Certification or formal training

Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire, but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain during employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy with 5 years' experience focusing on ortho and ortho spine clients

• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and/or Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapist (FAAOMPT)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm, and to moderately disagreeable conditions while providing treatment to patients .

Hourly Rate: $55.00

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

Salary : $55