Physical Therapist Day shift, Outpatient Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our Outpatient clinic in Putnam, CT!

Schedule: Day Shift (8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.)

This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign on Bonus

• 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
• Paid Time Off – Including vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – Opportunities for internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events

As the Physical Therapist (PT), under the general direction of the Physical Medicine Director, you will organize and administer prescribed physical therapy programs in an effort to reduce and/or prevent disability to help patients achieve their maximum functional potential. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a fulfilling career.

• Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed by referring physician.
• Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Educates patient, family and significant others regarding condition, treatment and home program.
• Routinely confers with physician and other practitioners in person, by phone, or in writing, regarding progress, regression or change of plan.
• Orients, instructs, and directs assistants, aides and students.
• Maintains professional growth by attendance of department meetings, inservice and educational conferences. Includes participation in hospital orientation and departmental and community inservice education and programs as directed.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of new programs.

• 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.

• Ability to review physicians' referral, patients' condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Demonstrate skills in order to perform tests and measure patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, along with 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.
• Records treatment, response, progress and discharge information in patients' chart or enters information into computer, in measurable and objective terms as dictated by department policy.
• Knowledge to administer individualized programs of physical therapy as determined by the physicians' order and the initial evaluation. This will include, but not be limited to, therapeutic exercise, moist heat, traction, manual therapy, cold, gait training, hydrotherapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted community hospital and healthcare provider in Northeastern Connecticut, known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare system, we proudly offer a full continuum of services—from primary care and specialty care to homecare and hospice—to meet the evolving needs of our patients. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission.

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