physical therapist
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: West Winfield
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe physical therapist (PT) is responsible for
Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Intervention and the
Outcomes of the patient/client as described in the New York State
Physical Therapy Practice Act and Guide to Physical Therapy
Practice (APTA, The therapist assists patients to reach their
maximum performance and level of functioning, while teaching them
to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PT
coordinates, delegates and supervises appropriate responsibilities
assigned to supportive staff (Physical Therapist Assistants,
students, rehab aides, etc.). The PT interacts and practices in
collaboration with a variety of professionals (physicians,
dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational
therapists, speech and language therapists and audiologists) to
provide prevention and wellness services including screening and
health promotion. The PT participates in operational aspects of the
department: performance improvement activities, CQI activities,
formulating and practicing within the budget constraints,
submitting accurate and timely patient charges and documentation.
The PT also participates in all hospital infection control
measures, departmental equipment training, and required
organizational programs.Core Job Responsibilities
- Obtains a complete patient past medical history and history of
present condition
- Performs a complete system review of the patient
- Completes accurate and appropriate test and measures
- Determines the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment
following the examination.
- Recognizes and makes appropriate referral to another
practitioner as needed.
- Determines the physical therapy diagnosis based on the physical
therapy examination
- Determines the amount of time required to reach the optimal
level of improvement
- Develops a plan of care that specifies the interventions to be
used and their timing and frequency
- Conducts a reexamination to determine changes in patient/client
status and to modify or redirect interventions as appropriate
- Uses various physical therapy procedures and techniques to
produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the
diagnosis and prognosis
- Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and makes changes to
the plan of care as needed
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood
of medical/health care errors
- Performs patient/ family education timely to prevent delays in
discharge
- Demonstrates the ability to treat patients and their families
with respect and dignity.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs
are met and hospital policy is followed.
- Determines the anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the
episode of care
- Participates in outcomes data collection and analysis to
determine the effectiveness of intervention
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation that meets current
standards and policies
- Interacts professionally with patients/ families and involves
the patient/ family in the formation of the plan of care
- Maintains current patient schedule board or book
- Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in
patient care and performance improvement
activitiesEducation/Experience RequirementsRequired:
- Graduate of an accredited University or College of physical
therapyLicensure/Certification RequirementsRequired:
- License or temporary permit from the State of New
YorkDisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national
origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et
al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected
veteran status, or disability.Successful candidates might be
required to undergo a background verification with an external
vendor.Job DetailsReq Id 91263
Department PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRU
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $49 Hourly
Keywords: Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica , physical therapist, Healthcare , West Winfield, New York
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