Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and patient/client outcomes in accordance with the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. The PT helps patients reach their maximum performance and functional level while teaching them to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PT coordinates, delegates, and supervises appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff, including Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and rehabilitation aides. The PT collaborates with interdisciplinary professionals to provide prevention and wellness services, including screening and health promotion. The position is per diem, with a day shift and an eight-hour shift duration. The listed pay is a flat rate of $55.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of a Bachelor of Science program in Physical Therapy with a curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.
One year of experience as a staff physical therapist under qualified supervision.

Nice To Haves

DPT or Master's degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Obtain a complete patient past medical history and history of the present condition.
Perform a complete system review of the patient.
Complete accurate and appropriate tests and measures.
Determine whether physical therapy treatment is appropriate following examination.
Recognize when referral to another practitioner is needed and make an appropriate referral.
Determine the physical therapy diagnosis based on the examination.
Determine the time required to reach the optimal level of improvement.
Develop a plan of care specifying interventions, timing, and frequency.
Reexamine patients to identify changes in status and modify or redirect interventions as appropriate.
Use physical therapy procedures and techniques consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and adjust the plan of care as needed.
Provide patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Provide timely patient and family education to prevent delays in discharge.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
Determine anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care.
Participate in outcomes data collection and analysis to assess intervention effectiveness.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policies.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Maintain the current patient schedule board or book.
Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Coordinate, delegate, and supervise appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff.