Physical Therapist

Introduction

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a meaningful role where you can help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life? Join our team at Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System and make a lasting impact in behavioral health rehabilitation!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care to individuals receiving inpatient behavioral health services. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a setting where mobility and functional independence are essential to recovery.

• DIVISION:
  Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
• FACILITY:
  Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)
• ADDRESS: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
• UNIT:
  Hospital Services Division (Inpatient)
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full-Time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (First Shift)
• POSITION NUMBER: 151252

• Work-Life Balance
  - No weekends or holidays required
• Comprehensive Benefits
  - Including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off
• Professional Growth
  - Access to continuing education
• Mission-Driven Work
  - Be part of a team that promotes recovery-oriented care and community impact
• Supportive Environment
  - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a respectful and inclusive workplace

• Assess and treat physical impairments by evaluating mobility, strength, posture, and functional ability through observation and diagnostic tests.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and design therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
• Provide hands-on care using manual therapy techniques and functional training for activities of daily living (ADLs) such as walking, climbing stairs, and transfers.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
• Educate patients and staff on safe movement techniques, injury prevention, and the proper use of assistive devices.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to ensure optimal outcomes, while documenting evaluations and treatments per facility protocols.

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

In a state facility or agency region this class is accountable for providing professional physical therapy services to individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities.

• CLINICAL:
  • Selects, plans and administers a physical therapy program for rehabilitation of individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
  • Arranges individual treatment schedules for habilitation and rehabilitation;
  • Refers individuals to other disciplines such as speech or hearing for further assessment;
  • Selects diagnostic tools;
  • Provides in-service training to staff on physical therapy practices;
  • Serves as a consultant or clinical advisor to other staff, programs or units;
  • Coordinates physical therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational and rehabilitation therapy;
  • Leads unit staff meetings to discuss individual progress and treatment plans;
  • Performs diagnostic tests to determine individual level of functioning;
  • Writes and implements treatment plans;
  • Applies physical properties of heat, cold, light, water and electricity in individual treatment;
  • Presents individual cases at interdisciplinary team meetings;
  • Participates in an extensive program of physical therapeutic activities including corrective exercise and muscle training;
  • Transports and escorts individuals to clinics for consultation with…