Physical Therapist - FT St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct inpatient acute patient care at St. Peter's Hospital. The role integrates patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to maximize functional outcomes. The therapist documents treatments and patient progress according to professional, department, organizational, regulatory, and facility policies and requirements. The therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team with patients whose primary diagnoses include CVA, spinal cord injury, lower-extremity amputation, orthopedic conditions, and cardiopulmonary conditions. The position is full-time and scheduled four days per week in 10-hour shifts. Every other week, a Saturday is included as one of the four scheduled days, rather than an additional day. The employer describes competitive rates, patient- and staff-friendly productivity standards, mentorship, clinical specialist options, and benefits. The organization is not-for-profit and notes that it qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, master's degree, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy.
Current New York State Physical Therapy license and registration.
Inpatient acute-care Physical Therapist experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and use patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to maximize functional outcomes.
Formulate comprehensive treatment programs by evaluating patients’ medical histories, conditions, impairments, disabilities, and functional or developmental status.
Prioritize patient care needs.
Assess rehabilitation needs across the continuum of care and provide timely disposition, equipment, education, and treatment recommendations.
Document treatments and patient progress in accordance with professional, department, organizational, regulatory, and facility requirements.
Ensure clinical and payer-required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible, and compliant with organizational requirements.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with CVA, spinal cord injury, lower-extremity amputation, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.