Physical Therapist - Nuvance Health
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About the Job
Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
Summary: Following a medically prescribed physical therapy program, evaluates, treats, and educates neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patients who have disabilities, traumatic injuries, pain, disease, or any dysfunction, and helps them reach their maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care services to ensure the effectiveness of physical therapy programs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy procedures and equipment allowing for safety and maximum patient benefit
- Performs appropriate documentation to maintain the departmental standard.
- Patient relations - Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel
Pay Range:
- $32 - $50/hr
Benefits:
- Full Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, etc.)
- Generous PTO Accruals
- $7,500 Sign on Bonus
Requirements:
- Graduated from an accredited physical therapy school with a B.S. or M.S. degree.
- New York State License – Physical Therapy
Location:
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type:
- Full Time (40 hrs)
- Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 4 PM) & Two weekend days per month