Job Summary

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a fulfilling part-time opportunity? We're currently seeking an Occasional Physical Therapist to join our team in the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center!

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing patient care, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention. You will work with a variety of professionals, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to provide wellness and prevention services. Additionally, you will supervise and delegate responsibilities to supportive staff, including physical therapist assistants and rehab aides.

To be considered for this position, you must be a graduate of an accredited University or College of physical therapy and possess a license or temporary permit from the State of New York.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in physical therapy, we invite you to apply today! Join our team and help us provide the highest quality care to our patients. Apply now!

Core Job Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete patient past medical history and history of present condition
• Performs a complete system review of the patient
• Completes accurate and appropriate test and measures
• Determines the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment following the examination.
• Recognizes and makes appropriate referral to another practitioner as needed.
• Determines the physical therapy diagnosis based on the physical therapy examination
• Determines the amount of time required to reach the optimal level of improvement
• Develops a plan of care that specifies the interventions to be used and their timing and frequency
• Conducts a reexamination to determine changes in patient/client status and to modify or redirect interventions as appropriate
• Uses various physical therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and makes changes to the plan of care as needed
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Performs patient/ family education timely to prevent delays in discharge
• Demonstrates the ability to treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Determines the anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care
• Participates in outcomes data collection and analysis to determine the effectiveness of intervention
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policies
• Interacts professionally with patients/ families and involves the patient/ family in the formation of the plan of care
• Maintains current patient schedule board or book
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Education Requirements

Required: Graduate of an accredited University or College of physical therapy

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: License or temporary permit from the State of New York

Job Details

Req Id 57941
Department PHYSICAL THERAPY-SL HOME
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule GENERAL BENEFITS
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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