What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist II Part Time 10 hours position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
PART TIME (10 HOURS) PHYSICAL THERAPIST
OUTPATIENT OPPORTUNITY!
****$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Wanted at the Danbury Hospital Outpatient Center!
Come join a dynamic team of passionate professionals. Due to our alignment with Northwell, we are growing and offering competitive pay, perks and benefits. Also, qualified candidates will be eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS! CPR Certification. Bachelors degree and minimum one year of experience. Recent grads welcome to apply. Come talk to us about a career well cared for.
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
Summary:
Physical Therapy provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on physical dysfunction. Such therapy encompasses evaluation and analysis of patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs therapy evaluations, treatment planning and implementation utilizing department clinical guidelines & protocols. Participates in team conference /rounds for purposes of coordination of patients plan of care.
2. Provides patient/ family education and training.
3. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.
4. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
5. Initiates discharge planning involving patient, family and team members as appropriate. Recommends equipment to meet patient needs.
6. Attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Provides 2 hours of inservice education per year to staff.
7. Provides full-time clinical experience to students.
8. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.
9. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluation of assistive personnel. Acts as mentor to lower level staff. Delegates to support personnel.
10. Seeks guidance from higher level staff as needed.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
CPR Certification. Bachelor degree and minimum one year of experience preferred. New grads welcome to apply.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 2029
Department: Phys Med - NMH OP
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly
Salary : $40 - $75