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A therapist´s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes.

The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.Reporting to:* Director of Rehabilitation or designee of the facility where providing therapy services.Supervision of:* Supervise clinically all assistants and aides of patients to which the therapist is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Provide and direct patient/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all facility, state, federal, and accrediting standards.* Evaluate patients/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the patient/residents assigned.* Manage and coordinate the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.* Participate in the screening of all patients according to directed schedules and practices.* Provide feedback o the Team Leader on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.* Participate in all facility directed processes and services.* Show effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.* Perform necessary clinical documentation to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements. * Maintain complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.* Assist with marketing efforts as directed.* Participate in in-service training programs as requested.* May travel to other facilities to provide services.* Perform other duties as required.Education: * Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy. * Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice. Professional Experience: * Prefer experience/knowledge of managing other rehabilitation personnel. * Prefer experience/knowledge in long term care facilities.* Prefer experience/knowledge of managing cost and productivity.* Prefer Outpatient experience/knowledge.* Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings. Certification/Licensure: * Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Occupational Therapist or related health care setting.HealthBridge recognizes that employees are the backbone of our caring business.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS :Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S. Must hold or be eligible for a current Connecticut license. This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written. Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functions. Basic keyboarding and skill is desirable, but not required, in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.Must have a valid drivers license for travel between ECHN business sites.

A well established state-of-the-art, outpatient primary care practice is looking for a full time Physician Assistant with two years of clinical experience preferred.

Our family friendly office is nestled in beautiful Newtown Connecticut, just a short commute from NYC. A beautiful place to live and work. Our town offers one of the highest rated school systems in the country.We offer a 4.5 day work week with competitive pay and benefits. Light call. No hospital or nursing home visits. Fully equipped with an EMR system.

* Among the Nation´s Top Psychiatric Facilities - U.S. News & World Report * For the second year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has rated Hartford Hospitals Institute of Living among the nations top psychiatric facilities, ranking at number 23 for Psychiatry. With only 170 hospitals listed within all 16 categories, Hartford Hospital is among the top three percent of hospitals in the country. Founded in 1822, The Institute of Living was one of the first mental health centers in the United States, and the first hospital of any kind in Connecticut. Today, as part of Hartford Hospital, it is one of Americas leading not-for-profit centers for comprehensive patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorders. We seek Nurse Professionals who want to continuously learn, mentor others, and be a valued part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Our collaborative, fast paced environment and the ability to specialize, is why word of mouth continues to be our best asset. Position Description :Provides quality cost-effective care for patients/families and/or others in a target population across the continuum of care by: assuring access, providing assessment, coordinating required resources and partnering with health care team members. By utilizing excellent communication and negotiation skills, focuses on providing the appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to assure that the patient, provider, payor and health organization s goals are met. Reports to Director of Psychology and other key managers per clinical assignment in the health care system. Licensed PhD or PsyD to work with medical and psychiatric populations. Background and interest in Health Psychology. To conduct psychological assessments of psychiatric and medical patients as well as surgical candidates (i.e. organ transplant, bariatric surgery). Should be comfortable with personality and projective assessment. Possibility of research, teaching and clinical supervision of interns and fellows. Bilingual skills preferred.

Seasoned Orthopaedic PA

Fast Paced, Growing Orthopaedic Practice is looking to add to its clinical team. We are looking for a Physician Assistant with skill and desire, spirit and leadership capacity, with at least 5 years proven experience in an Orthopaedic setting.The ideal candidate is an upbeat, fit non-smoker, with knowledge of general orthopaedics in both adults and children. Experience in the OR is helpful for this position. Benefits:Excellent salary and benefit package, opportunity to make a difference and carve a niche for yourself in an expanding and growth oriented private practice. We have 4 ortho sites, DME, 2 physical therapy sites and we are also recruiting physicians and exploring new ventures. Just moved to beautiful new offices, August 2009. Come join us!If you have a naturally caring manner, high energy, and are generally happy and well adjusted in your life, we want to talk with you. Exceptional Opportunity in Wallingford, CT

Emergency Medicine PAs needed in central and coastal Connecticut. Combination shift lengths and schedules in the Main ED and Fast Track, these hospital employed positions offer exceptional compensation packages including top of the line benefits.

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement specific treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Current CT licensure in physical therapy or demonstrated eligibility. Graduate of accredited physical therapy program or equivalent and B.S. degree. Work days are Monday through Friday, one weekend per month as required and Holiday coverage possible.

Provide physical therapy evaluation, consultation, and intervention services. Collaborates with children, families, other healthcare team members and community resources in implementing a plan of care. Current CT physical therapy license. Experience in pediatric therapy strongly preferred. Commitment to implementation of family centered care and cultural competence. Bilingual skills preferred.

Connecticut Children´s Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care and the region´s only academic medical center devoted exclusively to the care of children. For more information, please visit www.ccmckids.org.

Under general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating the day-to-day activities and operations of the respiratory therapy department; supervises and coordinates care of patients requiring care from respiratory therapy staff in inpatient units and some outpatient areas; ensures adherence to organizational and department policies and procedures, and accepted protocols and procedures. Collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care. Provides direct care to patients as required. Reports to Respiratory Therapy Manager. B.S. in Respiratory Care strongly preferred, Baccalaureate degree preferred. A.S. Respiratory Therapists with an identified plan to complete a Baccalaureate degree in a reasonable timeframe will be considered. Three years of respiratory therapy experience required. Recent acute care pediatric experience preferred. Management, supervisory, and/or leadership experience preferred. Current State of Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required; current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required within 6 months from date of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 6 months from date of hire; and NRP certification required within 6 months from date of hire.

Adult Cariothoacic Surgery program seeks PA for 4 Surgeons/4 PA Team. Surgical cases include CABG, off Pump, valve repair, & replacement, and oyortic aneurysm surgery.Pre op, Intra Op & Post Operative, patient management, as well as, 1st assisting, vein harvest, chest tube placement & removal, CVP & A Line placement & removal, enoscopic harves preferred.NCCPA & CT Licensure State Licensure required.