Physical Therapist
Connecticut Children's
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Danbury • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Provides direct care to patients with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in various settings.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and health care team members to implement a continuous care plan.
- Participates in staff development and research activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy required. Doctoral Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pediatric therapy strongly preferred.
- Current State of Connecticut Physical Therapist License required or Temporary State of Connecticut License with the oversight of Licensed Physical Therapist. If hired with Temporary License, must attain Permanent License within 120 days of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/ CPR in adult, child and infant within first six months of hire.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
- Skills in Microsoft Office.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Ability to perform standardized clinical assessments and report effectively.
- Ability to travel between specialty care locations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
physical therapypediatric therapyanatomyphysiologykinesiologyclinical assessmentsreporting
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to travel
Certifications
Physical Therapist LicenseTemporary Physical Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)CPR