Physical Therapist – Hospital

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.

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