Physical Therapist - Rehab

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Completes medically prescribed Physical Therapy assessment, plans and implements treatment program, and reassesses patient status as indicated to restore function and/or maximize ability following disease or disability. AHA-BLS certification is required however, certification is a not qualifying factor to obtain the position.

Requirements

• B.S. in Physical Therapy
• Licensure or licensure eligibility in New York State
• AHA-BLS is required within 6 months of hire or a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal
• Ability to physically treat inpatients or outpatients and complete accurate and legible documentation as per established guidelines
• Ability to qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in an inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated P.T. treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and the medical/ CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

Responsibilities

• Completes medically prescribed Physical Therapy assessment
• Plans and implements treatment program
• Reassesses patient status as indicated to restore function and/or maximize ability following disease or disability
• Physically treat inpatients or outpatients
• Complete accurate and legible documentation as per established guidelines
• Qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in an inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings
• Communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated P.T. treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome
• Communicate effectively with the public and the medical/ CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees