Physical Therapist - FT St. Peter's Hospital
About The Position
Full-Time Physical Therapist – St. Peter's Hospital-Inpatient 4 10 hour days per week including every other Saturday. This is an opportunity for a Full-Time position in Physical Therapy-inpatient/acute. At St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes. Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.
- Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
- Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Physical Therapy in acute care strongly preferred
- Experience with inpatient/acute is strongly preferred.
- May consider a new grad with inpatient/acute clinical rotation experience
Responsibilities
- Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status
- Prioritize patient care needs
- Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner
- Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards
- All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements
Benefits
- Industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions
- 1 to 1 mentorship
- Monthly free continuing education
- External continuing education reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
