$3,000+/Week - Travel Physical Therapist (Home Health) - FlexStaff

Northwell • Danbury, CT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves evaluating and treating patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical, and mechanical means. The role requires maintaining complete medical records for each patient and administering direct patient care in accordance with physician prescriptions or authorized practitioner referrals. The Physical Therapist will utilize appropriate evaluation techniques, design treatment programs, and modify them as needed based on patient tolerance and status. Responsibilities also include adhering to department emergency procedures, submitting required documentation, participating in quality improvement activities, and collaborating with inter-disciplinary staff and families regarding patient welfare and management.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.
• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level