Physical Therapist - HSS ( Sign on Bonus up to $25,000)

Stamford Health•Norwalk, CT

94d

About The Position

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
Must be licensed by the Connecticut Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
New graduate will be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluation – Obtains pertinent medical and social history.
Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status.
Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program.
Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.
Treatment – Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation.
Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately.
Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.
Documentation – Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete.
Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.
Education – Assumes personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
Provides education to therapy staff, system employees and community.
Supervision – Supervises the patient care activities of assistants, aides and volunteers.
Delegates routine care to supportive personnel as appropriate.
May supervise students.