Location: Schenectady,NY, USA
Do you enjoy helping people reach their full potential? Do you believe that Collaboration, Communication and Compassion are the foundations of effective service? At Ellis medicine we are committed to meet the health and wellness needs of the community with excellence. If you are a dynamic team player that shares these values, we would love to speak to you more about the Physical Therapy-PT/PD position on our team.WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER?This is a per diem position, allowing you the flexibility to create a schedule that works for you.Access to professional development opportunities and career advancementPaid Sick leaveWHAT WILL YOU DO AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST-PT/PD?Under the direction of the Director of the Rehabilitation Services Department, the physical therapist is responsible for providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising physical therapy services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation. He/she provides advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program.Responsibilities:Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment according to approval practices, policies, and procedures of the Physical Therapy Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law. Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat toddler, school age child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients when employed in the inpatient and outpatient service area; adult and geriatric in the Ellis Center (SNF) service area.Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers.Provides information about payment sources and helps interpret the extent and limitations of service available and promotes patient/family acceptance of the appropriate level of care.For Physical Therapists assigned to the Outpatient Service Area: a Physical Therapist performs Iontophoresis and/or Phonophoresis with administration of medication as prescribed by a duly licensed medical practitionerEnter patient care/progress notes in the patient chart according to policies and procedures of the Rehabilitation Services department, organizational policy and to standards of practice.Contacts and notifies appropriate members of the health care team regarding a patient's progress or significant changes in the patient's status.Interact with family members as well as the patient in providing appropriate education and/or information consistent with diagnosis and standards of practice.Use of appropriate communication techniques based on the patient's age and condition.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A PHYSICAL THERAPIST -PD/PT?Requirements:A physical therapist must have a minimum of four (4) years of education beyond high school, attaining a Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science, Doctor of or Certificate of Physical Therapy from a college with a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.He/she must be licensed to practice physical therapy in/by the State of New YorkEllis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.Salary Range: $36.07-$54.10 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.