Physical Therapist - Full-Time

Description

Summary of Job Purpose :

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patient’s identified treatment needs.
• Establishes objective, measurable and functional patient goals.
• Implements and updates treatment program to maximal effectiveness.
• Effectively oversees patient care delivery by assistants / aides.
• Completes all documentation within established time frames and according to regulatory guidelines
• Involves patient / family in establishing treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)
• Participates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Coordinator.
• Assists in the training / supervision of affiliating students / volunteers as requested
• Maintains all department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Accurately enters patient charges / provides patient billing information to office staff.
• Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate
• Follows all time and attendance policies
• Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

Essential Job Qualifications :

Education : Graduated from accredited physical therapy school with a BS / MS or DPT

License : NYS PT license or permit

Setting : Outpatient

Experience :   Similar setting preferred

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort :

Physical Environment : Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company : Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit : 1269

Department : Physical Therapy Hyde Park

Exempt : Yes

Salary Range : $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly