About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.

Our extensive benefits packages includes:

• Competitive salaries including shift and weekend differentials
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one
• Generous PTO
• Career Ladder for career advancement
• 403b
• And much more!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluation – Obtains pertinent medical and social history. Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status. Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program. Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.

Treatment – Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation. Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately. Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.

Documentation – Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete. Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.

Education – Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development. Provides education to therapy staff, system employees and community.

Supervision – Supervises the patient care activities of assistants, aides and volunteers. Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate. May supervise students.

Required Skills

• Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• New graduates considered.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to 2015, with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree or greater in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Required Experience

• Must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• New graduates considered.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to 2015, with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor’s degree or greater in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.