Physical Therapist 2 - Outpatient - PT - 20hr - Nuvance Health

Description

PART TIME (20 hours) PHYSICAL THERAPIST WANTED!!!

The Danbury Hospital Outpatient center in Southbury CT is seeking a Part time Physical Therapist to provide support to its growing team of professionals.  We are looking for someone with one year of experience, a Bachelor's degree, FIM certification in Physical Therapy rehab settings and CPR Certification.   Candidates should be available to work M, W, F 8am-4:30pm ; T, TH  10:30am -7pm.  We offer robust pay, perk and benefits.  Qualified candidates, please send resume to Christine.Petti@nuvancehealth.org for immediate consideration.

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 in-service 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:

FIM certification in Physical Therapy rehab settings. CPR Certification.  Bachelor’s degree and minimum one year of experience.

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: 185

Department: Phys Med - Southbury

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly