Physical Therapist 2 - FT - Day

Description Position at Danbury Hospital Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,Summary:Physical Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Evaluates and analyzes patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatric, adults and mature adults. May treat in any of the following locations; in-patient, out-patient and :1. Performs physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluations. 2. Performs physical therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.3. Provides patient/family education and training.4. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.5. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.6. Initiates discharge planning.7. Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.8. Provides full time clinical experience to student.9. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.10. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel.11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.12. Performs other duties as assigned.Other information:Required: Must have experience working with patients with neurological conditions. Minimum Experience: Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of experience.Desired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification in inpatient rehab settings. CPR : Danbury-24 Hospital AveWork Type: Full-TimeStandard Hours: 40.00FTE: 1.000000Work Schedule: Day 8Work Shift: 8a - 430p, weekend rotation and holidaysOrg Unit: 183Department: I/P Physical MedicineExempt: YesGrade: S11Salary Range: $32.6400 - $65.0148 HourlyCredentials:Essential:* Physical TherapistEducation:Essential:* Bachelor's Level DegreeWorking conditions:Essential:* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity* Significant occupational risk* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.EOE, including disability/vets.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Created: 2024-11-05