01 Physical Therapist (Elmira, NY) JobCode JC0015838

WLEN WorldJobs LLP•Elmira, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Physical Therapy Float position where the therapist will float between three nearby client locations, including Bath, NY, and Elmira, NY. The role involves both outpatient and inpatient settings. The organization offers a competitive salary based on experience, an excellent benefits package, and relocation assistance. This is a direct hire, full-time position with a day shift. The premier health organization has an excellent physical therapy team.

Requirements

Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.
Interviews patients, evaluates patient’s physical condition and needs.
Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, adjusting as necessary in the administration of treatments such as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.
Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
Recommends modification or changes in the patient’s program based on own evaluation of progress.
Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.
Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.
Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative program, safety and infection control.
Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities: Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees. Maintains a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol). Follows all safety practices on equipment. Uses all safety devices on equipment and ensures it is in proper working condition. Wears safety clothing, glasses, gloves, shoes, etc. when required and respects “Universal Precautions” as indicated. Reports any unsafe act or condition to his/her supervisor. Attends safety programs when they are conducted.
Is familiar with and adheres to “Policy and Procedure” manual for the department.
Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator with quality initiative indicators.
Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the need should arise.
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Therapists in his/her absence.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
Provides age-appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.