Physical Therapist-Per Diem

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

1d•$50

About The Position

Do you have a passion for helping people achieve their maximum potential? Are you a dedicated professional who thrives on a diverse team and understands service driven by collaboration , communication and compassion? We have an exciting opportunity on our team for a Per Diem Physical Therapist in our Rehabilitation Services Department. At Ellis Medicine, our mission is to meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. If you share our mission and values, and you would love to be a part of the county's premier healthcare provider, hit the apply button and get started. Per Diem opportunity rotating and as needed WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE? Under the direction of the Director of the Rehabilitation Services Department, the physical therapist is responsible for providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising physical therapy services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation. He/she provides advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program. Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment according to approval practices, policies, and procedures of the Physical Therapy Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law. Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, adult and geriatric patients when employed in the inpatient and outpatient service area; adult and geriatric in the Ellis Center (SNF) service area. Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers. Provides information about payment sources and helps interpret the extent and limitations of service available and promotes patient/family acceptance of an appropriate level of care. For Physical Therapists assigned to the Outpatient Service Area: The Physical Therapist performs Iontophoresis and/or Phonophoresis with administration of medication as prescribed by a duly licensed medical practitioner. Enters patient care/progress notes in the patient chart according to policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services Department, organizational policy and to standards of practice. Contacts and notifies appropriate members of the health care team regarding the patient’s progress or significant changes in the patient’s status. Interacts with family members as well as the patient in providing appropriate education and/or information consistent with diagnosis and standards of practice. Uses appropriate communication techniques based on the patient’s age and condition.

Requirements

A physical therapist must have a minimum of four (4) years of education beyond high school, attain a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science, Doctor of or Certificate of Physical Therapy from a college with a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
He/she must be licensed to practice physical therapy in/by the State of New York.
Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.
Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

Responsibilities

Providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising physical therapy services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation.
Providing advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program.
Providing evaluation and treatment according to approval practices, policies, and procedures of the Physical Therapy Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law.
Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat toddlers, school-age children, adolescents, adult and geriatric patients when employed in the inpatient and outpatient service area; adult and geriatric in the Ellis Center (SNF) service area.
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers.
Provides information about payment sources and helps interpret the extent and limitations of service available and promotes patient/family acceptance of an appropriate level of care.
The Physical Therapist performs Iontophoresis and/or Phonophoresis with administration of medication as prescribed by a duly licensed medical practitioner.
Enters patient care/progress notes in the patient chart according to policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services Department, organizational policy and to standards of practice.
Contacts and notifies appropriate members of the health care team regarding the patient’s progress or significant changes in the patient’s status.
Interacts with family members as well as the patient in providing appropriate education and/or information consistent with diagnosis and standards of practice.
Uses appropriate communication techniques based on the patient’s age and condition.