| Job ID |
Specialty |
Geographic Location |
City |
State |
Recruiter |
| 2424067 |
Physical Therapist |
|
Elmira |
NY |
USA Staffing Network |
Company Name: USA Staffing Network
Recruiter Name: Alex Bakker
Contact Phone: 585-387-0323
Job Title: Physical Therapist - Float - Sign-on Bonus
In HouseID:
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Physical Therapist - PT - Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus:
Exciting Physical Therapist float opportunity.
Eligible up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus.
Location: Southern Finger Lakes region of New York State.
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.
Premier health organization.
Excellent physical therapy supportive team.
MAIN FUNCTION:
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable to the Clinical Coordinator of Rehab Services.
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.
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.
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.
6. Reports any unsafe act or condition to his|her supervisor.
7. Attends safety programs when they are conducted.
7. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
8. Attends meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
9. Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the need should arise.
10. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Therapists in his|her absence.
11. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
EDUCATION:
Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
PT
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Outpatient
Inpatient
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