Yale New Haven Hospital is introducing its Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program!

We welcome new graduates and experience physical therapy professionals to apply and join a team that prides itself on the utilization of latest technology, work-life balance, innovation, and dedication to the health and wellness of both patient and employee alike.

About the Program:

• 52-weeks in length and is committed to enhancing the post-professional education and development of the expert clinician.
• Prepares clinicians who are committed to serving their local and global communities. Through unique clinical experiences as well as academic and professional opportunities, residents will demonstrate advanced clinical development in the acute care setting.

Why Yale New Haven Health?

• The latest and cutting edge technologies, ensuring each and every Physical Therapist is equipped with the best equipment to ensure the health and wellness of it's patients
• An array of experience through diverse clinical rotations of varying acute care including:

-- Cardiac

-- Emergency Department

-- Medicine

-- Neurology

-- Oncology

-- Surgery

-- Trauma

• A supportive work environment, with a large focus in work life balance and growth opportunities
• Leader in compensation and benefits
• Generous PTO to ensure work-life balance
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition assistance ($5,200!)
• Loan forgiveness
• Multiple locations for convenience of commuting
• Health Insurance Benefits Day One (Medical, Dental, Eye)

Responsibilities and description:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Interpret physician referrals for basic clinical evaluations, develop treatment programs based on established protocols and set functional and measurable goals for patients.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education, initiate discharge planning, make recommendations for community resources and ensure discharge planning and follow-up services are in place.
• Participate in team conferences and discharge planning.

Comprehensive Patient Care:

• Utilize assistant and support staff effectively.
• Function as a collaborative interdisciplinary team member.
• Address requests for changes in treatment plan and completion of discharge reports.
• Serve as a contact person for family, referral sources, and outside agencies.

Clinical Supervision:

• Delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Maintain compliant levels of clinical supervision and documentation review.

Education:

• Participate in professional development and stay informed of current developments.
• Update assessment and therapy procedures based on new information.
• Assist with orientation and education of therapy staff, students, and volunteers.
• Meet required educational contact hours for licensure.

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program in Physical Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree

TO APPLY:

Individuals Interested in the Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency, please email a resume to: