Physical Therapist - Full-Time - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health•City of Albany, NY

6d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Full-Time Physical Therapist – St. Peter's Hospital 4 10 hour days per week including every other Sunday If you are looking for a Full-Time position in Physical Therapy-inpatient/acute, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. More Amazing Reasons to join St. Peter's Health Partners: At St. Peter's Health Partners we invest in your future with industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions that help you build long-term financial security. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer 1 to 1 mentorship, monthly free continuing education, and external continuing education reimbursement, and more! Recognized leader: St. Peter's Hospital is a Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region Not for Profit Org - Qualifies for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program What you will do: 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