Outpatient Physical Therapist - Growth Mentorship Per Diem

Physical Therapist (PT)- Inpatient Per Diem- Glens Falls Hospital The Impact You Can Make Come jumpstart or further your therapy career with a group of forward-thinking and supportive team members in an organization that values work-life balance and career growth! The outpatient therapy team plays a critical role in the health care continuum by providing therapy to a wide variety of pediatric and adult patients across 3 counties to allow them to return to home, work and leisure activities. Team Impact As an outpatient physical therapist, you will work synergistically with a team of physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, exercise physiologist and community physicians. Together, these team members work together to create a supportive work environment through implementing cohesive teamwork strategies and maintaining dedication to their practice. As a large regional outpatient center, you will have the opportunity to be valued and grow clinically as we have collaborative programs for Alzheimer’s, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and neurology. We have therapists nationally certified in Key Functional Capacity Evaluations, Lymphedema, LSVT BIG, Pelvic Health, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Strength/Conditioning, Vestibular. The outpatient team also offers aquatic therapy to our patients with a state-of-the-art Hydroworx pool! We have offer services in 6 locations with small and large clinic options or a combination of both. Further highlights about this opportunity include: New graduates are encouraged to apply! Intensive orientation and training with the commitment to help you grow and gain the knowledge and experience to be successful with an appointed mentor. Opportunities for professional growth through cross training, education, and certification. We support and encourage certification with financial reimbursement, as well as professional guidance to attain certification pertaining to the role. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities Provide evaluations and treatments to a variety of patients including orthopedic, neurological, oncology, and general medical and surgical patients consistent with standards of practice. Demonstrate the knowledge and the skills necessary to manage situations and problems inherent to rehabilitation of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Provide patient focused care and service within a dynamic, supportive environment. Education/Accredited Programs Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from a NYS Department of Education accredited program required. Master’s degree or higher in physical therapy from a NYS Department of Education accredited program preferred. Experience/Abilities Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: Current New York State Physical Therapy License or eligibility. Current Basic Life Support certification. Valid driver's license required for occasional travel. Skills/Abilities High level of clinical and professional accountability. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a patient population of diverse educational, cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to problem solve independently and is innovative in creating solutions. Ability to handle stressful situations. Promote a culture of appreciation and recognition for the contribution of others. Offers and receives constructive feedback. Ability to supervise physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, volunteers, and students who also work with the rehab team. Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $36.52 to $59.55 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr