Physical Therapist Outpatient

Physical Therapist Position

Position at Danbury Hospital

ATTENTION OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES!

Danbury Hospital - Outpatient

** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

Our Danbury Hospital Outpatient Team is growing as a result of our alignment with Northwell. We offer very competitive rates, pay, perks and benefits - included tuition reimbursement. Our PT team is passionate about patient care and can offer a long career track including new skills development. CPR Certification. Bachelors degree and minimum one year of experience preferred. New grads are welcome to apply and are eligible for a $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!! Come talk to us about careers well cared for.

Summary:

Physical Therapy provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on physical dysfunction. Such therapy encompasses evaluation and analysis of patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs therapy evaluations, treatment planning and implementation utilizing department clinical guidelines & protocols. Participates in team conference /rounds for purposes of coordination of patients plan of care.

2. Provides patient/ family education and training.

3. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.

4. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.

5. Initiates discharge planning involving patient, family and team members as appropriate. Recommends equipment to meet patient needs.

6. Attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Provides 2 hours of inservice education per year to staff.

7. Provides full-time clinical experience to students.

8. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.

9. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluation of assistive personnel. Acts as mentor to lower level staff. Delegates to support personnel.

10. Seeks guidance from higher level staff as needed.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

CPR Certification. Bachelor degree and minimum one year of experience preferred. New grads welcome to apply.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 186

Department: Phys Med - Main St

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly