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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
$15000 sign-on bonus!
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- Healthgrades - Americas 50 Best Hospitals
- U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the rehab manager or supervisor performs therapy examinations develops treatment plans and goals and applies interventions in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the profession applicable state licensure regulations and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age in an acute care setting. Opportunity for rotation to outpatient sites may exist per operational need.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs therapy examinations develops treatment plans and establishes treatment goals with patient input. 2. Provides care to special populations including Total Joint Replacement and Stroke as per hospital protocols. 3. Delegates and supervises patient related tasks to assistants aides and support personnel. Supervises students as assigned. 4. Collaborates with other disciplines to provide coordinated interdisciplinary patient care. 5. Supports excellence of the organization and customer satisfaction. 6. Contributes to the ongoing professional development of self department and the network. 7. Manages time effectively and demonstrates willingness to work a variety of scheduling patterns within individual control hours. 8. Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description level of knowledge skills and abilities but seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. 9. Contributes to peer review as required. 10. Utilizes evidence based practice and APTA guidelines for patient care. 11. Meets or exceeds productivity and documentation requirements. 12. Accepts and utilizes feedback in a constructive manner and demonstrates respect for others in open and constructive communications. 13. Accepts other duties as assigned. Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies. 14. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal Imaginative Agile Connected). 15. Performs other duties as required.
Required:
Education: Graduate of an accredited curriculum with a minimum of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. For individuals who completed appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to 2015 with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice or proof of license eligibility a Bachelors degree or greater in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Connecticut: Successful completion of minimum educational requirements for licensure including all clinical practice and comprehensive examinations. Temporary licensure may be considered at the discretion of the department manager. Current CPR Certification Meets continuing education requirements for state Licensure & CPR Certification Prefer: Previous experience delivering comprehensive care in an acute setting to patients with physical dysfunction secondary to disability disease or injury in accordance with professional standards of practice. Prefer: Previous experience with diagnoses including orthopedic pulmonary oncology pain management vestibular amputations multi-trauma neurological and medically complex patients.
Credentials: PTFA/CPR/AED
Required Experience:
IC
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.
