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Nuvance Health Physical Therapist in Rhinebeck, New York
Physical Therapist
Location: Rhinebeck, NY, United States
Requisition ID: 38827
Salary Range: 32.64 - 65.01 HOURLY
Work Shift: Mon Wed Fri 7:45am -3:45pm, Tues/Thurs 11:45am-7:45pm ; additional Saturday shift - one every 6 weeks
FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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Description
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.
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 patient’s 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
Setting: Outpatient
Experience: Similar setting preferred
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