Acute Care Physical Therapist

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Acute Care Physical Therapist Location: Norwalk, CT, United States Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40 FTE Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: ACUTE CARE Monday-Friday 800a-430p with rotating weekends and holidays Date Posted: Mar 4, 2026

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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the rehab manager or supervisor, performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input. Applies interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession, applicable state licensure regulations, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.

Responsibilities

1. Performs therapy examinations, develops treatment plans, and establishes treatment goals with patient input.
2. Establishes treatment plans and goals with patient input.
3. Delegates and supervises patient-related tasks to assistants, aides, and support personnel.
4. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care.
5. Within the scope of job requirements, supports excellence of the organization and customer satisfaction.
6. Contributes to the ongoing professional development of self, department, and the network.
7. Demonstrates willingness to work a variety of scheduling patterns within individual control hours.
8. Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description, level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, but seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties.
9. Contributes to peer review as required.
10. Utilizes evidence-based practice for patient care.
11. Meets or exceeds productivity and documentation requirements.
12. Manages time effectively and consistently fulfills scheduled work hours.
13. Accepts other duties as assigned.
14. Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies.
15. Accepts and utilizes feedback in a constructive manner.
16. Demonstrates respect for others in open and constructive communications.

Other Information

Meets continuing education requirements for state licensure and CPR certification.

Working Conditions

Manual significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity Occupational Significant occupational risk Physical Effort Physical Environment Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company

Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit 343 Department IP Physical Medicine Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good-faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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