Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab, 40 hours

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Physical Therapist to join our Inpatient clinic in Putnam, CT! Competitive pay, flexible schedule, and full benefits!

Position: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Day Shift – Options include:

• Early-in, early-out schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
• Option for 4 × 10-hour shifts per week available for experienced staff

Hours: 40 hours per week

Join a patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, restore function, and improve quality of life in a dynamic inpatient clinical setting with a high volume of acute orthopedic post-surgical cases.

• Earned Time Off – up to 3 weeks of accrued personal time plus 6 paid holidays per year
• Sick Time – 1 week annually
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per fiscal year
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – clinical ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Employee Perks – Weekly Pay, Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events

Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

As the Physical Therapist (PT), under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs to reduce and/or prevent disability and help patients achieve their maximum functional potential.

Physical Therapist

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients as prescribed by referring physician.
• Record treatment, response, progress, and discharge information in patient chart or enter information into computer.
• Educate patient, family, and significant others regarding condition, treatment, and home program.
• Routinely confer with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing regarding progress, regression, or change of plan.
• Orient, instruct, and direct assistants, aides, and students.
• Maintain professional growth by attending department meetings, in‑service, and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community in‑service education and programs as directed.
• Assist with planning and implementation of new programs.

Physical Therapist

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS, MS, or DPT degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensure by the state of Connecticut required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
• Minimum of one‑year clinical experience preferred.

Physical Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to review physician’s referral, patient’s condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Demonstrate skills to perform tests and measure patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data with realistic, objective, long- and short-term goals and time frames.
• Record treatment, response, progress, and discharge information in patient chart or enter information into computer in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy.
• Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by physicians’ orders and initial evaluation, including therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment.