Physical Therapist Float Sign-on Bonus

Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

• Exciting Physical Therapist float opportunity
• Eligible up to $15000 Sign On Bonus.
• Location : Southern Finger Lakes region of New York State.
• Float between all 3 nearby client locations including Bath NY and Elmira NY.
• Outpatient and Inpatient.
• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Direct Hire.
• Full-time.
• Shift - Day.
• Premier health organization.
• Excellent physical therapy supportive team.

MAIN FUNCTION :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.

a. Interviews patients evaluates patients physical condition and needs.

2. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.

proper equipment usage application and body position adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise gait training soft tissue mobility whirlpool hot packs ultrasound paraffin ice packs electrical stimulation and traction.

patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs crutches canes braces and prosthetic appliances and devices.

modification or changes in the patients program based on own evaluation of progress.

d. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.

3. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department such as evaluation results treatment plans progress reports and discharge summaries.

4. Communicates observations facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.

5. Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.

6. Maintains department policies procedures objectives and quality initiative program safety and infection control.

a. Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities :

a safe environment for patients visitors and other employees.

a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).

all safety practices on equipment.

all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition.

5. Wears safety clothing glasses gloves shoes etc. when required and respects Universal Precautions as indicated.

any unsafe act or condition to his / her supervisor.

safety programs when they are conducted.

familiar with and adheres to Policy and Procedure manual for the department.

c. Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator with quality initiative indicators.

7. Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

8. Attends meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.

9. Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the need should arise.

10. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Therapists in his / her absence.

11. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings workshops etc.

12. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

13. Provides age appropriate care to neonate infant children adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

14. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer / patient by interacting with him / her in a friendly and caring way being attentive to the customers needs both psychologically and physically and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

EXPOSURE CATEGORY :

INFECTION CONTROL :

About the region :

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 71000 - 100000