Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy – Per Diem Days

Job ID: 1128887_RR00092262

Facility: NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk

Position Type: Temporary

Shift: Variable

Schedule: 08:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday-Friday with Alternating Weekends (Varies)

Department: Rehabilitation Therapy, NYU Langone Hospital—SuffolkPhysical & Speech Therapy (E7531)

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a PD – Physical Therapist.
 
In this role, the successful candidate Evaluates, tests and treats inpatients as per referral. Develops comprehensive therapeutic plans, documents patient progress daily, revises treatment plans when appropriate, educates patient on disease process and is involved with discharge planning. The therapist uses all physical therapy modalities and techniques. Provides lectures and demonstrations to the hospital staff and affiliations as requested.
 
Job Responsibilities:
 
1.    Clinical Responsibilities.
 
•    Covers all Physical therapy areas.  Identifies clinical limitations and seeks guidance as necessary to address limitations.
•    Voluntarily helps other staff members.
•    Assists in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, the Rehabilitation Aide and the Rehabilitation PSA.
•    Initially and ongoing, reviews medical record, observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories including physicians’ diagnoses and orders.
•    Performs and documents all initial evaluations and progress notes in a timely fashion.  
•    Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patient, self and others.  Demonstrates awareness of contraindications and precautions of treatment.
•    Selects intervention strategies to achieve the desired outcomes.
•    Adjusts the plan of care in response to changes in patient status.
•    Establishes short and long term goals in conjunction with the patient and formulates treatment plans consistent with these goals.
•    Provides patient and families with education in regards to disease process and therapeutic intervention to achieve goals.  Modifies educational activities considering learner needs, characteristics and capabilities.
•    Determines the appropriate equipment and modalities required to achieve goals.
•    Coordinates physical therapy with other services to facilitate efficient and effective patient care.
•    Discusses treatment plan and/or associated problems with physicians and nursing staff.
•    Determines physical therapy related tasks that can be legally and ethically delegated.
•    Follows the established Policies and Procedures and Safety precautions in the use of all modalities
•    Examines equipment prior to patient use.
•    Organization of workload to meet deadlines and priorities established by management.
 
2.    Documentation:
 
•    Legibly documents in the patient’s chart, on departmental forms, and any other hospital forms all aspects of Physical Therapy care.  This is to include screening examination, evaluation, response to treatment, discharge planning, family conferences and communication with other health care professionals.
•    Selects relevant information to document the delivery of physical therapy patient care.
•    Documents any patient or family education on the hospital Patient and Family Education form.
•    Fully completes departmental forms such as the Physical Therapy Initial Evaluation form and Physical Therapy re-evaluation form.
•    Produces documentation that follows guidelines and format required by the practice setting.
 
 
3.    Professional Behavior/Customer Service
 
•    Demonstrates a positive attitude, positive attitude towards change, positive customer service skills, demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment.
•    Displays good time management skills, integrity, respect, caring for others, accountability, positive interpersonal, and communication skills, possesses the ability to constructively give and receive constructive feedback, and problem solving.
•    Is punctual and dependable.
•    Demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment.
•    Treats internal and external customers with a positive regard, dignity, respect and compassion. 
•    Maintains patient privacy, modesty and confidentiality.
•    Wears attire consistent with expectations of the hospital.  Wears hospital badge at all times.
•    Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family members to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation.
•    Exhibits sensitivity to differences in race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status.
•    Promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction. 
•    Is sensitive to the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. 
•    Demonstrates a willingness to alter schedule to accommodate patient needs and facility requirements.
•    Accepts assignments willingly. 
 
 
4.    Participates in activities addressing quality of service
 
•    Seeks information regarding quality of care rendered by self and others under their supervision.
•    Provides recommendations for developing or modifying guidelines based on outcome measures, effectiveness studies and clinical observations.
•    Follows established guidelines for the delivery of physical therapy services. (eg, critical/clinical pathways, protocals)
•    Participates in Performance Assessment and Improvement program.
 
 
5.    Professional Development
 
•    Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques by attending related conferences/seminars, reading appropriate journals, books etc.  Participates in inter and intra-departmental instruction.
•    Promotes the profession of Physical Therapy.
•    Willingness to take on and develop new projects and services.
•    Takes part in departmental program planning and development.
•    Develops and implements plans for self-improvement.
 
 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree.
New York State Physical Therapist license or eligible for licensure with current registration.
Demonstrates professional behavior during interaction with others.
Adapts delivery of physical therapy care to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences.
Communicates in ways that are congruent with situational needs.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 75% of work time and lift and turn patients.
Ability to focus on patient needs and detail 75% of work time.
Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patient, self and others
Current basic life support
 

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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