Physical Therapist Full-Time
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Job Location:
Hyde Park, UT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 40 - 75
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating
At Northern Dutchess Hospital we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each others success.
Summary of Job Purpose:
Responsible for the evaluation planning directing and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patients identified treatment needs.
- Establishes objective measurable and functional 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/volunteers 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.
- Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate
- Follows all time and attendance policies
- Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.
Essential Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from accredited physical therapy school with a BS/MS or DPT
License: NYS PT license or permit
Setting: Outpatient
Experience: Similar setting preferred
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1269
Department: Physical Therapy Hyde Park
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
