Physical Therapist Pediatrics
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Job Location:
Elmira, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sponsorship No
Relocation: Yes
Benefits: Yes
Remote: No
Physical Therapist - Pediatrics:
*Exciting opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic as a Pediatric Physical Therapist in the southern Finger Lakes region of New York State.
- $15000 Sign On Bonus.
- Competitive Salary based on experience.
- Excellent Benefits Package.
- Pediatric Outpatient Clinic.
- Direct Hire.
- Day Shift.
- Full-time.
- Location: Elmira NY (Beautiful New York State Finger Lakes Region)
- Excellent Pediatrics Physical Therapy team.
SUMMARY:
- Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable to the Clinical Coordinator of Rehab Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.
a. Interviews patients evaluates patients physical condition and needs.
2. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
proper equipment usage application and body position adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise gait training soft tissue mobility whirlpool hot packs ultrasound paraffin ice packs electrical stimulation and traction.
patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs crutches canes braces and prosthetic appliances and devices.
modification or changes in the patients program based on own evaluation of progress.
d. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.
3. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department such as evaluation results treatment plans progress reports and discharge summaries.
4. Communicates observations facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
5. Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.
6. Maintains department policies procedures objectives and quality initiative program safety and infection control.
a. Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities:
a safe environment for patients visitors and other employees.
a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).
all safety practices on equipment.
all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition.
safety clothing glasses gloves shoes etc. when required and respects Universal Precautions as indicated.
any unsafe act or condition to his/her supervisor.
safety programs when they are conducted.
familiar with and adheres to Policy and Procedure manual for the department.
c. Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator with quality initiative indicators.
7. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
8. Attends meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
9. Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the need should arise.
10. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Therapists in his/her absence.
11. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings workshops etc.
12. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
13. Provides age appropriate care to neonate infant children adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
14. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way being attentive to the customers needs both psychologically and physically and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.
- EDUCATION:
- Must be licensed or eligible to obtain a license to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
- EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts. May involve lifting pushing pulling. Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person.
- EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
- Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissues. Employment however may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
- INFECTION CONTROL:
- Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.
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Required Skills:
Physical Therapyphysical therapistPTRehabilitation/TherapyPediatricsOutpatient OrthopedicsRehabilitationRehabilitation CounselingPediatric CPRClinicChildrens YogaEarly InterventionPediatric NursingPediatric NeurologyAllied Health
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
