Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health Services • Smithtown, NY • 1h ago

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, progression, and discharge planning of patients throughout the hospital. Responsible for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff and students in the physical therapy department/facility.

Performs patient assessment prior to initiation or renewal of therapy

Obtains a medical history, reason for therapy, prior level of function, complications, precautions, critical behavior/mentation.

Performs a functional assessment for each patient prior to treatment.

Writes goals in functional or behavioral terms which include time frames.

Establishes treatment plans on the results of assessment.

Observes and documents patient response to treatment.

Begins patient/family education at time of assessment.

Documents clearly on patient record awareness of age specific needs and their impact on patient assessment.

Includes the patient in decision-making process regarding treatment program.

Provides care to the patient

Maintains patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the age-specific needs of the patient and designs the treatment plan based on human growth development.

Explains every aspect of the written development plan of care before initiating treatment.

Contacts physician when there is a question concerning the prescribed patient orders.

Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of the patient unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.

Establishes and maintains a positive line of communication with mutual respect for and trust with each patient.

Documents all treatments to include patient response.

Responsible for preparation and submitting of department/facility reports, assuring confidentiality of all records

Prepares and submits written evaluation reports.

Prepares and submits written discharge summary reports when necessary.

Accurately writes progress note in patient chart.

Accurately submits procedure charges on a daily basis.

Requirements:

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.

NYS PT Licensure and registration.

Previous hospital experience required

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to staff members, management peers, hospital administration.

Must be able to lift and position patients.

Knowledge of all equipment used in the rehabilitation of physically impaired patients.

Prior EPIC experience.

BLS through American Heart Association

Salary Range

USD $66.78 - USD $66.78 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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