Per Diem Physical Therapist-QHC/ELM
Per Diem Physical Therapist-QHC/ELM
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Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Chief PT Assistant Chief PT Advanced Clinician PT and /or Senior PT this therapist will provide physical therapy treatments to hospital patients: evaluates and re-evaluates writes treatment plans for and treats patients suffering from physical disabilities with goals of restoring function relieving pain and preventing disability following disease injury or loss of body is to aid patient in reaching his/her maximum performance while learning to live effectively within the limits of capabilities. Teaches and supervises PTA PT/PTA students rehab technicians and volunteers as well as participates in patients all medical documents in a timely manner and delivers direct patient care to patients of all age groups
Responsibilities
- * Provides physical therapy services: conducts patient diagnostic or prognostic muscle nerve joint and functional ability test to evaluate neuromuscular cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal disorders for purpose of establishing parameters of patient disability and to formulate treatment evaluation to establish written treatment programs based on data for individual patients including such elements as therapeutic exercise massage heat cold light and electricity as prescribed by Physiatrist and in accordance with section and departmental clinical policies and procedures.
- * Deliver Physiatrist/Rehab Physician Assistants prescriptions by administering treatment to patients to improve or restore functions relieves pain and prevent disability following disease injury or loss of body bedside rehab consults/referrals directly as appropriate and discussed beforehand with Physiatrist/ Rehab PA
- * Completes all necessary medical documentations in a timely manner for patient records and prepare daily statistics of patient discharge notes upon completion of treatment plans as team conferences and rounds to report patient progress to attending with patients families social services etc. to plan home treatment program which may include follow-up home care.
- Assist in orientation of newly hired physical therapist to the departments policies and procedures and functional clinical oversight and continuous mentoring to staff PTAs rehab aides and and assists in clinical instruction for the student affiliation programs and will assist in completion of student clinical evaluations as required.
- Participates in departmental in special projects as assigned by develop special therapy plans tor patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carryout therapeutic regiment.
- Remains informed of current trends in the field by reviewing literature data and attending conferences or continuing education programs in order to meet CME requirements
- Performs other job related/non-related functions that may be necessary as directed in the direct/indirect patient care category.
* indicates duty is essential as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Qualifications
-Completion of New York State-approved program in Physical Therapy to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of evaluation and treatments of physical and psycho-social dysfunction orthotics prosthetics anatomy neurology physiology and kinesiology at a level normally attained via entry level Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.
-Must have in-patient clinical be proficient in acute care evaluations treatment planning and discharge planning via employment preferable in a large-scale healthcare exhibit good evaluative/treatment skills good knowledge of therapy methods and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with other interdisciplinary areas.
-Registration required with NYS as a Physical Therapist.
-Basic computer skills required for necessary daily patient documentation but having intermediate/advanced computer skills will be a plus.
-Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians nurses other health professionals patients patients families and must be able to communicate effectively when giving preceptorship to students
Employment Type
Part-Time
