Physical Therapist

University of Vermont Health Network • Elizabethtown, NY

14d • $83,096 - $124,654 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness. Physical therapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction, enhance physical and functional abilities, and promote optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. They prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.

Physical therapists function as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams, providing direct care to patients. They teach and prepare patients, families, and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The physical therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and community. The physical therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness.
• Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction.
• Enhance patients' physical and functional abilities and promote optimal quality of life related to movement and health.
• Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities resulting from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
• Provide direct patient care as a member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Teach and prepare patients, families, and caregivers for continued care after discharge.
• Participate in consultative services within the organization and community as applicable.
• Pursue professional growth and development and contribute to continuous improvement of patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time