Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Days

Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• Responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes of the patient/client as outlined in the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while teaching them to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff.
• Interacts and collaborates with various professionals to provide prevention and wellness services.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department including performance improvement activities and submitting accurate and timely patient charges and documentation.
• Engages in hospital infection control measures, equipment training, and organizational programs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Obtain a complete patient past medical history and history of present condition.
• Perform a complete system review of the patient.
• Complete accurate and appropriate tests and measures.
• Determine the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment following the examination.
• Recognize and make appropriate referrals to other practitioners as needed.
• Determine the physical therapy diagnosis based on the examination.
• Develop a plan of care specifying interventions, timing, and frequency.
• Conduct reexaminations to determine changes in patient/client status.
• Use various physical therapy procedures and techniques aligned with the diagnosis.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects, making necessary plan modifications.
• Perform patient/family education to prevent discharge delays.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure policy adherence and needs fulfillment.
• Determine anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care.
• Participate in outcomes data collection and analysis.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Interact professionally with patients/families, involving them in the care plan.
• Maintain current patient schedule board or book.
• Consult other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited University or College of physical therapy.
• License or temporary permit from the State of New York.

Job Details:

• Req Id: 90197
• Department: Physical Therapy - IRU
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours Worked: 8.00
• FTE: 0.2
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status: A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)
• Union: Non-Union
• Pay Range: $49.50 Hourly