Physical Therapist - Rehab-Outpatient

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

7d • $44 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 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. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

Requirements

• B.S. in Physical Therapy and licensure or licensure eligibility in New York State. Training and experience in Pelvic Health.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees