Physical Therapist - Per Diem - DaysnnDepartment: PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRUnnJob SummarynnThe 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, 2003). 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.nnCore Job ResponsibilitiesnnObtains a complete patient past medical history and history of present conditionnnPerforms a complete system review of the patientnnCompletes accurate and appropriate test and measuresnnDetermines the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment following the examination.nnRecognizes and makes appropriate referral to another practitioner as needed.nnDetermines the physical therapy diagnosis based on the physical therapy examinationnnDetermines the amount of time required to reach the optimal level of improvementnnDevelops a plan of care that specifies the interventions to be used and their timing and frequencynnConducts a reexamination to determine changes in patient/client status and to modify or redirect interventions as appropriatennUses various physical therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosisnnObserves and evaluates treatment effect, and makes changes to the plan of care as needednnPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errorsnnPerforms patient/ family education timely to prevent delays in dischargennDemonstrates the ability to treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.nnCoordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.nnDetermines the anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of carennParticipates in outcomes data collection and analysis to determine the effectiveness of interventionnnMaintains accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policiesnnInteracts professionally with patients/ families and involves the patient/ family in the formation of the plan of carennMaintains current patient schedule board or booknnConsults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activitiesnnEducation/Experience RequirementsnnRequired:nnGraduate of an accredited University or College of physical therapynnLicensure/Certification RequirementsnnRequired:nnLicense or temporary permit from the State of New YorknnDisclaimernnQualified 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.nnSuccessful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.nnJob DetailsnnReq Id 90197nnDepartment PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRUnnShift DaysnnShift Hours Worked 8.00nnFTE 0.2nnWork Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HRnnEmployee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)nnUnion Non-UnionnnPay Range $49.50 Hourly