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Do you have a license to practice Physical Therapy in Connecticut?  Are you looking to use your skills to make a difference in the lives of individuals who have a disability?  If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – West Region – is accepting applications for one (1) full-time, 1st shift Physical Therapist position in Norwalk, CT.

 

Position Highlights: PCN 17572

 

  • Full-time
  • 1st Shift
  • Schedule:
  • Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
    • Regular Days Off; Saturday & Sunday
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Will be required to travel.
  • May be required to work nights and weekends.

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:

 

  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance!
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.

In your role as a Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Select, plan and administer a physical therapy program for rehabilitation of individuals with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
  • Arrange individual treatment schedules for habilitation and rehabilitation;
  • Refer individuals to other disciplines such as speech or hearing for further assessment;
  • Select diagnostic tools;
  • Provide in-service training to staff on physical therapy practices;
  • Serve as a consultant or clinical advisor to other staff, programs or units;
  • Coordinate physical therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational and rehabilitation therapy;
  • Lead unit staff meetings to discuss individual progress and treatment plans;
  • Perform diagnostic tests to determine individual level of functioning;
  • Write and implement treatment plans;
  • Perform related duties as required;
  • For a more complete list click here.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
 

SELECTION PLAN

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:

Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!

To Apply:

 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.  Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.  Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.  Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

 

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

 

  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
  • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

 

Connect With Us:

 

  • If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418 – 6148 or tommy.wilson@ct.gov
  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at rocky.young@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number. 
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as a Physical Therapist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years experience working with Intellectually Disabled/Developmentally Disabled individuals and/or adult/geriatric population.