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Physical Therapist

WMCHealth • Kingston, NY • 2d ago

Physical Therapist

Company: HealthAlliance Hospital

City/State: Kingston, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Physical Therapy

Union: No

Position: Per Diem

Hours: PRN

Shift: Variable

Req #: 43825

Posted Date: Aug 08, 2025

Hiring Range: $65.92/HR

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Job Details:

A Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who evaluates, treats and prevents disability, injury, disease or health conditions by using physical, chemical, and mechanical means. They utilize goal directed activities, exercises, or techniques to maximize an individual's functional independence. They perform and interpret tests and measurements to assess pathophysiological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems to determine treatment and assist in diagnosis and prognosis. They provide supervision to certified Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information obtained through interview, medical chart review, formal and informal test administration, with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results, to develop a plan of care. Establishes a written treatment plan based upon the results of the evaluation to establish objective, measurable, functional patient focused goals with time frames. Re-assesses the patient's status when goals are not met or when a change in status has occurred. Involves patient/family in establishing the treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)

Administers treatment in an organized, professional manner adhering to all department/hospital policies, best practice standards, NYS practice acts and physician protocols. Implements and updates treatment programs to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Completes all documentation (evaluation, re-assessments, daily notes and discharge summaries) within established timeframes and according to regulatory guidelines. Provides written and/or verbal communication to referral sources, insurance companies, patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team (discharge planner/SW/other therapy personnel/nursing staff) in a timely fashion. Participates in team, interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

Maintains a positive, professional working rapport with patients, peers and referral sources. Keeps referral sources abreast of patient's status in a timely manner. Willing to assist other members of the interdisciplinary team when asked.

Assists in performance improvement activities as needed to ensure quality is consistent with established guidelines to improve patient care.

Maintains a productive caseload and productively utilizes non-scheduled treatment time. Communicates with manager/director regarding their schedule and use of nonproductive time to enhance efficiency.

Participates in educational in-services, meetings, community programs and performance improvement activities as requested by Manager/Director. Provide training to health care providers as directed by manager/director (students, volunteers).

Effectively oversees the care rendered by Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Medicine aides.

Maintains all department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.

Provides accurate billing information in a timely manner, maintains compliance with insurance guidelines, and completes all required documentation for reimbursement.

Performs other assignments / duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

Previous PT experience preferred

EDUCATION

Have received an education, including completion of a master's degree or higher in physical therapy or determined to be equivalent, in accordance with the NYS commissioner's regulations

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed and registered to practice in New York State or eligible for limited permit

OTHER

Current CPR certification.

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