What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Per Diem - Temporary) position at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center?
* Conducts patient initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments in a proficient, professional, thorough, and timely manner. Develops an effective P.O.C. and discharge plan based on these findings while establishing measurable/functional short and long.
* Responsible for preparing functional, objective, complete and timely documentation of any patient. Completing necessary charge slips and properly documenting treatment on in and out patient tracking forms.
* Treats patients with respect, compassion and understanding, and aids in the care and safety of patients at all times.
* Practices physical therapy consistent with their job description APTA code of ethics and standards of practice.
* Knowledgeable of all treatment modalities, mechanics, indications and contraindications and able to utilize all modalities in a proficient and safe manner.
* Utilizes effective techniques in applying manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises and all exercise equipment.
* Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the PM&R Division and performs evaluations in the proper sequence.
* Conducts a proper review of patients' medical records prior to treatments, and when possible speaking to the assigned nurse/medical resident, while assuring confidentiality of all information and records.
* Educates patients and their families in the safe and effective performance of gait/transfers/ambulation, use of ambulatory devices, PM&R equipment; formulates a daily HEP, written and verbal, based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness
* Conducts Q.I./P.I. Activities as directed by their supervisor or PM&R Director, accurately, completely and in a timely fashion.
* Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions; has initiative and can be counted on for day-to-day activities and performs other duties as required or requested by their supervisors.
* Communicates effectively with patients and inter and intra departmental staff and communicates unaffected findings to MD/RN/PM&R Director, Physical Therapist Supervisor as appropriate.
* Utilizes safe and effective body mechanics in having patients perform ambulation, transfers; bed level activities and exercise.
* Insures PM&R equipment and modalities are properly functioning, clean and in good order.
* Treats patients of all ages (e.g. neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0 - 120 years, race, creed, gender and disabilities without bias or prejudice.
* Performs all other duties as required.
Position Requirements:
* This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years job-related experience.
* Desired (not required) criteria include: The three year minimum experience level can be waived when a particular P.T. is known to us as a per diem staff member and demonstrated a convincingly proficient ability to perform the job.
* License, Physical Therapy New York State
* Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program. Must be eligible for State license/registration.
Hourly Rate: $82.8363
Days & Shift : Varies
Salary : $83
