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Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network and St. Vincents Hospital are excited to announce the opening of our 6th rehab clinic in Norwalk, Connecticut. This office opening in October 2025 will be part of a multidisciplinary team of medical, rehabilitation, and wellness professionals dedicated to improving the health of the community. We are seeking dedicated and passionate professionals to join our team and help us provide exceptional patient experience. This clinic will include specialty programs in:Pelvic Health,Lymphedema,Orthopedic Physical Therapy,Orthopedic and Neurologic Occupational Therapy,Back to Life Fitness program Position Overview: This position will primarily treat Ortho/Sports Med populations. Interest in ortho/sports or becoming trained in this area is preferred. The 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. *Responsibilities: * * Upon referral, the Physical Therapist (PT) performs thorough examination and evaluation of patient’s level of function, including strength, movement, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function by assessing and monitoring vitals, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living. The PT recognizes physiological, psychological, and age-related changes in the patient. * The Physical Therapist (PT) develops an individualized patient-centered treatment plan of care to promote optimum movement function and safety. * The Physical Therapist (PT) implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate interventions and clinical decision making including but not limited to modalities such as heat, cold, light, water, sound, electricity, mobilization and therapeutic exercise. * The Physical Therapist (PT) helps to coordinate patient care with other care providers such as Rehab Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and participates in patient transition planning and/or patient discharge planning including recommendations to community resources to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care. Benefits: As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, HHCRN offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups and MedBridge subscription that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization. * Flexible scheduling & competitive pay * 401K with company match * Clinical specialty opportunities We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff. Requirements * Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, with a BS, master's, or doctorate degree * CT active or temporary license * CPR certification * Will consider new graduates with an interest in ortho/sports med We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment . Job: * Physical Therapy Organization: * St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Sports/Ortho Location: Connecticut-Norwalk-32 Knight Street Norwalk (10561) Requisition ID: 25155724

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