Physical Therapist - Sign-on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

• Exciting Physical Therapist float opportunity in the southern Finger Lakes region of New York State.
• Eligible up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus.
• Float between all 3 nearby client locations including Bath NY and Elmira NY.
• Outpatient and Inpatient.
• Competitive Salary, based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Direct Hire.
• Full-time.
• Shift - Day.
• Location : Elmira, NY (New York State Finger Lakes Region)
• Premier health organization.
• Excellent physical therapy team.

MAIN FUNCTION :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.

a. Interviews patients, evaluates patient's physical condition and needs.

2. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.

a. Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.

b. Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.

c. Recommends modification or changes in the patient's program based on own evaluation of progress.

d. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.

3. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.

4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.

5. Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.

6. Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative program, safety and infection control.

a. Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities :

1. Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees.

2. Maintains a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).

3. Follows all safety practices on equipment.

4. Uses all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition.