Job Description - Physical Therapist (PT, Rehab) - Skilled Nursing Facility (26158902)
Job Description
Primary Location
: Connecticut-Newington-Jefferson House 1 John Stewart (10009)
Job
: Therapy Services / Rehab
Organization
: Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
Job Posting
: Jun 22, 2026
Physical Therapist (PT, Rehab) - Skilled Nursing Facility - (26158902)
Description
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women's health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Overview
Our current Physical Therapist (PT) opening is with Jefferson House in Newington.
At Jefferson House we provide excellent long-term care and rehabilitation services to seniors in the greater Hartford area for over 120 years. We are comprised of a skilled and caring staff which provides seniors with Nursing Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Spiritual Services, and Social Services, aimed at caring for the whole individual.
Position Description
Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient''s functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.
Benefits
As one of the largest rehabilitation providers in the state, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network offers a team-oriented structure, an excellent benefits package along with Special Interest Groups that assist with evidence based clinical knowledge, growth opportunities and support within the organization!
We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.
Qualifications
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.
Work Locations
:
Jefferson House 1 John Stewart (10009)
1 John H Stewart Drive
Newington 06111
Standard Hours Per Week: 40
Full-time (40 hours)