Job Description - Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem (26157207)
Job Description
Primary Location
: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)
Job
: Physical Therapy
Organization
: Backus Hospital
Job Posting
: May 6, 2026
Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem - (26157207)
Description
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Backus Hospital
For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. In addition to our 200+ bed hospital, the Backus Health System includes numerous off-site locations, including several health centers, Backus Home Health Care and the Backus Outpatient Care Center, also in Norwich. Backus Health Centers are located in Montville, Ledyard, Colchester, Norwich, and North Stonington, and additional labs for blood draws are available throughout the region.
Position Description
Our current opening is for a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) with our acute care team at Backus Hospital. Flexible scheduling; weekend, holiday and time off coverage. Evening/Weekday coverage a plus!
The Physical Therapist (PT) administers medically prescribed Physical Therapy treatments to patients. The Physical Therapist (PT) independently evaluates patient's level of function, determines treatment strategies, and delivers and/or delegates Physical Therapy services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, prescription of exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient''s functional independence.
What We Offer
We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.
Qualifications
Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Previous experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting preferred
Current State of CT Physical Therapy license required
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Other Locations
: United States
Work Locations
:
Backus Hospital (10309)
326 Washington Street
Norwich 06360
Standard Hours Per Week: 1
Per Diem (1 hour)