What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at USA Staffing Network?
Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Physical Therapist - Physical Therapist - Float
Sign On Bonus.
Competitive Salary, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package.
Direct Hire.
Full-time.
Shift - Day.
Relocation Assistance.
Setting : Premier Health Organization Outpatient Rehab.
Location : Bath, NY (New York State's Beautiful Finger Lakes Region).
Physical Therapy Functions :
This is a PT - Float position. This premier health organization is in need of a Physical Therapist to float to Bath, Corning, Horseheads and Elmira. The outpatient rehabs are located in the same southern | Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable to the Clinical Coordinator of Rehab Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.
a. Interviews patients, evaluates patients physical condition and needs.
2. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
a. Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.
b. Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
c. Recommends modification or changes in the patients program based on own evaluation of progress.
d. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.
3. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.
4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
5. Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.
6. Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative program, safety and infection control.
a. Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities :
1. Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees.
2. Maintains a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).
3. Follows all safety practices on equipment.
4. Uses all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition..
EDUCATION :
Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
EXPERIENCE :
Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS :
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts. May involve lifting, pushing, pulling. Must be able to lift at least thirty pounds independently and at least one-hundred and fifty pounds with assistance of another person.
