Job Information
Nuvance Health Sr Physical Therapist in New Milford, Connecticut
Description
Full Time Senior Physical Therapist WANTED here at the Danbury Hospital Outpatient Center --
We are GROWING and seek an experienced senior level physical therapist to join our dynamic team of professionals. 40 hours -- M-F , 2 evenings per week until 7p required- hours to be determined
Summary:
Physical Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatric and/or adults and mature adults. May treat in any of these locations: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.
Responsibilities:
Performs physical therapy evaluations on patients with complex diagnoses.
Performs physical therapy treatment planning and implementation for complex patients. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
Provides patient/family education and training.
Provides peer reviews and participates in performance improvement activities.
Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
Initiates discharge planning.
Continuing education: attends 20 hours of general continuing education per year, OR matriculates in advanced Masters program, provides 10 hours of inservice education to staff per year.
Provides full time clinical experience to student and community education lectures.
Acts as mentor to lower level staff and new staff.
Assists with annual competency training and verification.
Assists with scheduling patients and achieving appropriate staffing.
Provides coverage in supervisor's absence as requested.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: Must have experience working with patients with neurological conditions.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Specialty certification working toward an advanced degree. Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification and CPR certification.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 2029
Department: Phys Med - NMH OP
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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