Physical Therapist - Days - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System • Utica, NY • 2d ago

Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRU

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and the outcomes of the patient/client as described in the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act and Guide to Physical Therapy Practice (APTA). The therapist assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while teaching them to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PT coordinates, delegates and supervises appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff (Physical Therapist Assistants, students, rehab aides, etc.). Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to provide prevention and wellness services including screening and health promotion.

Core Job Responsibilities

Obtains a complete patient past medical history and history of present condition

Performs a complete system review of the patient

Completes accurate and appropriate test and measures

Determines the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment following the examination.

Recognizes and makes appropriate referral to another practitioner as needed.

Determines the physical therapy diagnosis based on the physical therapy examination

Determines the amount of time required to reach the optimal level of improvement

Develops a plan of care that specifies the interventions to be used and their timing and frequency

Conducts a reexamination to determine changes in patient/client status and to modify or redirect interventions as appropriate

Uses various physical therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis

Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and makes changes to the plan of care as needed

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Performs patient/ family education timely to prevent delays in discharge

Demonstrates the ability to treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.

Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

Determines the anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care

Participates in outcomes data collection and analysis to determine the effectiveness of intervention

Maintains accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policies

Interacts professionally with patients/ families and involves the patient/ family in the formation of the plan of care

Maintains current patient schedule board or book

Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Graduate of Bachelor of Science program in Physical Therapy with curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.

One-year experience as a staff physical therapist under qualified supervision.

PREFERRED

DPT or Master's degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 96553

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRU

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 0.2

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $55/Hourly Flat Rate

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