Physical Therapist per diem

## Physical Therapist per diemApplylocations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 70328Department/Unit:Physical MedicineWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$77,075.00 - $119,466.00The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats injury, disease and other conditions of health. Physical Therapy includes performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems. Physical therapists help people with physical injuries or illnesses regain range of movement and control their pain. Physical therapists help individuals who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age. They help determine the root causes of the trauma, counsel patients, and work with them to create a plan for rehabilitation**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Administers patient evaluation and treatments employing physical therapy modalities, procedures and interventions.* Schedules patients. Maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns, and submits accurate billing information* Participates in rotations in all clinical areas* Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers* Participates as a clinical instructor for students* Supervises PTA’s* Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas* Participates with the department quality improvement activities.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy - required* Master's Degree of Physical Therapy - required* Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy - required* Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience - preferred* PT - Physical Therapist Upon Hire - required* BCPR - Board Certification Physical Rehabilitation Upon Hire - required* BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required**Physical Demands*** Standing - Constantly* Walking - Constantly* Sitting - Rarely* Lifting - Frequently* Carrying - Frequently* Pushing - Occasionally* Pulling - Occasionally* Climbing - Occasionally* Balancing - Occasionally* Stooping - Frequently* Kneeling - Frequently* Crouching - Frequently* Crawling - Occasionally* Reaching - Frequently* Handling - Frequently* Grasping - Frequently* Feeling - Constantly* Talking - Constantly* Hearing - Constantly* Repetitive Motions - Constantly* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly**Working Conditions*** Extreme cold - Rarely* Extreme heat - Rarely* Humidity - Rarely* Wet - Rarely* Noise - Constantly* Hazards - Frequently* Temperature Change - Rarely* Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely* Vibration - RarelyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, State and institutionally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:* Relevant Background Check(s)* Drug Screen* PPD / Tuberculosis Test* Reference Check* Applicable vaccinationsAlbany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. #J-18808-Ljbffr