Physical Therapist - Weekend - Danbury Health Systems : Job Details

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary:

Uses the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures for the treatment and prevention of illness and injury; evaluates patient's abilities and needs; establishes plan of care and goals. Objective: achieve the highest possible level of functional independence for each patient - restore function and decrease potential for further disability. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Responsibilities:

* Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patients identified treatment needs.

* Establishes objective, measurable and function patient goals.

* Implements and updates treatment program to maximal effectiveness.

* Effectively oversees patient care delivery by assistants/aides.

* Completes all documentation within established time frames and according to regulatory guidelines.

* Involves patient/family in establishing treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)

* Participates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Coordinator.

* Assists in the training/supervision of affiliating students/volunteer as requested.

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

* Accurately enters patient charges/provides patient billing information to office staff.

* Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)

* Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

* Performs other duties as required

Other information:

Education: Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to 2015, with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor's degree or greater in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Current license to practice Physical Therapy : Successful completion of minimum educational requirements for licensure including all clinical practice and comprehensive examinations.

Current CPR Certification Meets continuing education requirements for state Licensure & CPR Certification

Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 0.01

FTE: 0.010000

Work Schedule: DAY 7.5

Work Shift: Varies; Outpatient coverage week day and/or evening

Org Unit: 1265

Department: Physical Therapy

Exempt: Yes

Grade: S11

Salary Range:

$32.6400 - $65.0148 Hourly

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

* Some occupational risk

* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-###-#### (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.