Physical Therapist

The National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters • City of Ithaca, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Physical Therapist - Outpatient:

Competitive Salary, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package.
Retention Bonus.
Direct Hire.
Day Shift - Monday - Friday.
Full-Time.
Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Become part of a tradition of excellence by joining a team of staff who have committed themselves to serving the community.

Location: Ithaca NY (Finger Lakes Region of NY)

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary setting.

Education, License & Certification:

At minimum, be a graduate of an accredited four-year Bachelor’s degree program (or foreign equivalent). Current licensure in the state of practice is required. Current BLS Certification mandated.

Experience:

Education and experience in working with patients to assist in rehabilitation of disabled or injured individuals throughout their lifespan.

Essential Functions:

Communicates and demonstrates a professional image and attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
Conduct initial assessments, choose the appropriate assessment tools, and select appropriate adaptive equipment/materials used in the assessment based on the age and development level of the patient. Patient assessment is completed and documented in the medical record as outlined in policy and procedure.
Develop individualized treatment plans with short and long-term goals that are written objectively and are measurable, specifically related to a functional deficit, with ongoing treatment planned within a specific time frame. Interventions are selected based on assessment results and are appropriate for age, cognitive abilities, and/or development level of the patient.
Evaluate patient response to treatment. Patient response is evaluated based on achievement of goals, and the treatment plan is updated as needed. Information is provided to the patient/family regarding current status, program planning, and discharge plans throughout the rehabilitation program.
Document the course of patient care including progress made to justify the need for skilled intervention versus lack of progress. Daily progress notes are completed according to policy and procedure.
Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence. Integrates family members into the treatment, educational, and discharge planning process for a safe transition home, ensuring continued care needs are met.

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