Descriptionnn$15,000 Sign on Bonus!nnNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.nnSummary of Job Purpose:nnResponsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Population served based on scope of services in the department.nnEssential Job Responsibilities:nnThoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patient’s identified treatment needs.nnEstablishes objective, measurable and functional patient goals.nnImplements and updates treatment program to maximal effectiveness.nnEffectively oversees patient care delivery by assistants/aides.nnCompletes all documentation within established time frames and according to regulatory guidelinesnnInvolves patient/family in establishing treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)nnParticipates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Coordinator.nnAssists in the training/supervision of affiliating students/volunteers as requestednnMaintains all department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.nnAccurately enters patient charges/provides patient billing information to office staff.nnDisplays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriatennFollows all time and attendance policiesnnAttends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.nnEssential Job Qualifications:nnEducation: Graduated from accredited physical therapy school with a BS/MS or DPTnnLicense: NYS PT license or permitnnSetting: OutpatientnnExperience: Similar setting preferrednnWork Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:45am -3:45pm, Tues/Thurs 10:45am-6:45pm ; additional Saturday shift - once every 6 weeksnnWe are an equal opportunity employernnQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.nnWe will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.