Physical Therapist - Hospital
il y a 7 mois
Harrison
Job Description Physical Therapist - Evening Shift Salary Range:$83,000-$124,000 Join our Award-Winning Hospital Team! Are you a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This Magnet-designated hospital and consistently recognized as a Great Place To Work, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, tremendous growth opportunities, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules. About the Role: As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating, treating, and preventing disability, injury, disease, and other health conditions for our patients. You will utilize a variety of physical, chemical, and mechanical means, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities, to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. This position is primarily evening shift, Monday-Friday 12 pm-8 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals., • Implement and modify treatment plans, assessing rehabilitation potential and participating in discharge planning., • Conduct regular assessments/re-evaluations and adjust program goals as needed., • Treat a diverse patient population, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors., • Administer oxygen and titrate oxygen flow under the orders of a qualified provider., • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals (OT, ST, Social Services, etc.) to coordinate patient care., • Utilize a variety of treatment techniques and skills for diverse patient needs., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress., • Schedule patient sessions and manage workload effectively., • Instruct patients and families on the use and care of equipment and apparatus., • Supervise Physical Medicine Technicians, students, and volunteers., • Maintain department equipment and report any defects., • Consult with other departments and physicians to coordinate therapeutic programs and communicate patient progress., • Teach physical therapy techniques to students., • Participate in quality of care assessments and contribute to process improvement initiatives., • Attend department meetings, conferences, and continuing education programs., • Participate in rotations to bedside care and outpatient clinic., • Provide patient education regarding billing for services and equipment., • Determine equipment needs for patients and the department. Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (B.A./B.S. or higher degree)., • Current New York State Physical Therapy license or eligibility for licensure., • BLS certification (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire., • Experience treating adults and seniors.