Physical Therapist, SpecialistnnCompany: MidHudson Regional HospitalnnCity/State: Poughkeepsie, NYnnCategory: Allied Health Prof/TechnicalnnDepartment: Physical TherapynnUnion: NonnPosition: Full TimennHours: 8-4:30nnShift: DaynnReq #: 40474nnPosted Date: Sep 03, 2024nnHiring Range: $40.2938/hrnnApply NownnExternal Applicant link ( Internal Applicant linknnJob Details:nnJob SummarynnThe Physical Therapy Senior Specialist is responsible for providing evaluations and treatment, using sound professional practices as defined by the standards of the American Physical Therapy Association, to individuals needing physical therapy services, as well as performance of administrative and supervisory duties as assigned.nnResponsibilitiesnnConducts diagnostic evaluations of patients, sets goals, and re-evaluates the patients at regular intervals over the course of treatment.nnPrioritizes and completes clinical assessments of patients across service areas. Develops proposals for new evaluation procedures in accordance with changes in policy and procedure.nnReviews relevant background information pertaining to patients’ problems and function.nnMeets service area productivity standards for number of evaluations completed. Assists co-workers in completion of evaluations Pursues/provides new referral sources.nnInterprets evaluation results and makes sound clinical recommendations regarding treatment.nnFormulates realistic, objective functional short- and long-term goals that are patient and/or caregiver-specific and are consistent with results of evaluation.nnPresents results of initial evaluation and follow-up evaluations to patients/families/caregivers, treatment team, and/or other individuals involved in the patients’ care; Conducts special research pertaining to individual patient diagnosis and treatment and presents new information to patient.nnConducts re-evaluations when clinically indicated and/or required by external regulatory, professional, and/or reimbursement authorities.nnProvides individualized, evidenced-based treatment that is consistent with the results of the evaluation and the physician prescription and is designed to assist patients to achieve their functional goals.nnProvides safe and effective treatment across service areas in order to achieve identified goals.nnMeets service area productivity standards for number of treatments provided.nnObserves patients’ response to treatment during sessions and modifies methods, techniques, and/or goals as needed.nnProvides patients with individualized home treatment activities and instructions for completing them during their hospital stay.nnCoordinates services with other health care providers. Acts as a liaison between the Therapy Connection and key personnel from other disciplines and/or facilities.nnAdequately plans and prepares for patientdischarge.nnIdentifies discharge goals and criteria, methods for achieving them, and possible barriers to goal achievement at the time of initial evaluation.nnModifies criteria as needed as patients achieve progress in treatment.nnDischarges patients from program across service areas with appropriate referrals and recommendations when discharge criteria are met and/or they are determined to be unachievable.nnCommunicates with patients and, with patient consent, with families and caregivers in a manner that facilitates their understanding of the treatment being provided and the achievement of positive outcomes.nnCommunicates with patients regarding scheduled appointments, identifying changes in medical status, and/or other issues that may interfere with goal achievement as needed throughout the episode of care.nnExplains all treatment methods, goals, discharge criteria, and plans beginning at the time of initial evaluation and throughout treatment.nnProvides individualized, detailed instructions for home treatment programs, including the activities to be completed, their duration and frequency.nnIntegrates verbal presentations of information with printed material or electronic media, handouts and/or models.nnProvides opportunities for questions and discussion of all clinical information, ascertains patient understanding, and assists patients to establish realistic expectations.nnMeets all documentation requirements.nnCompletes clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the requirements of the department and with external accrediting and reimbursement authorities.nnAccurately completes and submits required non-clinical documentation, including billing, scheduling, coverage/hand-off information, and letters to patients regarding missed or cancelled visits in a timely manner.nnUtilizes professional and technically correct terminology.nnConsistently utilizes approved abbreviations.nnPerforms supervisory tasks and contributes to the Professional life of the department.nnSupervises Physical Therapy staff as assigned, including timely completion of their performance appraisals. Provides primary supervision to more than one Physical Therapy staff member.nnAttends and actively participates in all departmental and service area meetings, training programs, and other professional activities.nnMaintains current licensure in accordance with NYSED continuing education requirements.nnMaintains all Hospital-required certifications in accordance with external accrediting and reimbursement authorities, including Basic Life Support and Stroke Certification via the American Heart Association as well as FIM Certification via UDS-PROnnPromotes/advocates for the profession. Regularly provides input regarding the modification of departmental policies and procedures.nnPresents departmental or service area in-service in area of expertise once yearly to other staff and/or students.nnAssumes primary responsibility for an ongoing QA or other project /staff development activity.nnCoordinates effectively with key personnel from other disciplines in absence of Coordinator. Acts as primary liaison in absence of Coordinator or Manager.nnPerforms other related duties as assigned.nnQualifications/RequirementsnnEXPERIENCEnnEmployee has five or more years of experience as a Licensed PhysicalTherapist and/or certification in a specialty area or technique, including two years of clinical supervisory experience.nnEDUCATIONnnGraduation from an accredited program with Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and/or Doctor in Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist.nnLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSnnNew York State registration and license to practice as a Physical Therapist.nnAbout Us:nnMidHudson Regional HospitalnnMidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley’s most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area’s only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.nnBenefits:nnWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:nnHealth InsurancennDentalnnVisionnnRetirement Savings PlannnFlexible Savings AccountnnPaid Time OffnnHolidaysnnTuition ReimbursementnnApply NownnExternal Applicant link ( Internal Applicant linknnTalent CommunitynnSearch JobsnnHiring Events (