Physical Therapist - Full Time - Inpatient
Physical Therapist - Full Time - Inpatient
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USD 33 - 48
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Physical Therapist - Full Time - Inpatient
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the regions leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. Cayuga Healths commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation comprehensive employee benefits programs and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The Physical Therapist has daily duties that include responsibilities for assessing patients physical psychological emotional educational and spiritual needs as well as planning and providing physical therapy treatments for patients in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician or as appropriate for direct access patients. Other responsibilities include instruction and education of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students. Physical Therapist also provides education to the community. Does related work as required..
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Identifying patients goals and needs. Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Administers manual therapy (joint and soft tissue mobilizations deep tissue massage); instructing encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities such as therapeutic exercises ambulatory functional activities daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices such as crutches walkers and orthotics to help patients accomplish their treatment goals.
- Administers physical therapy modalities such as mechanical traction hot/cold packs ultrasound and electrical stimulation for pain control neuromuscular re-education and functional improvements;
- Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of orthotic devices by observing noting and evaluating patients progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Completes discharge planning by consulting with the patient family and care givers and physicians.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient programs.
- Documents patient care services and charges by charting in patients electronic medical record.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Education: Successful completion of accredited Physical Therapy Program; May be a Bachelors Masters or Doctorate level Program
- Must complete yearly mandatory safety in-services and/or trainings as well as yearly Healthstream e-Learning Courses
- Licensure: Current NYS Physical Therapy license
- Current CPR Certification
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience: Prior experience preferred
- Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
- Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
- Requires ability to prioritize work manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Pay Range Disclosure
- $33.75 to $48.00 per hour
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients providers staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity ensuring the highest levels of safety care and respect and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or if hired may result in termination. In consideration for my employment I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company which rules may be changed withdrawn added or interpreted at any time at the companys sole option and without prior notice to me.
I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Companys lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks which may include a background check drug screen employment references and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal state and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.
I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal state and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
