Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Full Time - Days - $7500 Sign On Bonus

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

1d•$35 - $61

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for examining, evaluating, diagnosing, and prognosticating patients/clients; providing interventions; and assessing outcomes in accordance with the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice (APTA). The therapist helps patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while teaching them to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PT coordinates, delegates, and supervises appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff, including Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and rehabilitation aides. The PT collaborates with interdisciplinary professionals to provide prevention and wellness services, including screening and health promotion.

Requirements

Graduate of a Bachelor of Science program in Physical Therapy with a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.
One year of experience as a staff physical therapist under qualified supervision.

Nice To Haves

DPT or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Obtain a complete patient medical history and history of the present condition.
Perform a complete review of the patient’s systems.
Complete accurate and appropriate tests and measurements.
Determine whether physical therapy treatment is appropriate after examination.
Recognize when referral to another practitioner is appropriate and make the referral.
Determine a physical therapy diagnosis based on the examination.
Determine the time required for the patient to reach an optimal level of improvement.
Develop a plan of care specifying interventions, timing, and frequency.
Reexamine patients to assess changes in status and modify or redirect interventions as appropriate.
Use physical therapy procedures and techniques that produce changes consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and adjust the plan of care as needed.
Provide patient care in an environment that promotes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Provide timely patient and family education to prevent delays in discharge.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
Determine anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care.
Participate in outcomes data collection and analysis to assess intervention effectiveness.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policies.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Maintain a current patient schedule board or book.
Consult with other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
Coordinate, delegate, and supervise appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff, including Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and rehabilitation aides.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to provide prevention and wellness services, including screening and health promotion.