Acute Care Hospital Physical Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Acute Care Hospital Physical Therapist to join their team in Bridgeport, CT. This role involves the evaluation and treatment of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing quality patient care. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess strong communication and observation skills. This position provides an opportunity to be part of a collaborative healthcare environment committed to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 1-2 years preferred.
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in CT.
• BLS certification required within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in various settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Maintain patient care documentation and billing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Education

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program in Physical Therapy

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and /or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Clinical
• 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
• 2. Comprehensive Patient Care
• 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• 3. Clinical Supervision
• 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature.
• 4. Documentation
• 4.1 Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• 5. Education
• 5.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields.
• 6. Administration
• 6.1 Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program in Physical Therapy or equivalent and B.S. degree

Experience

No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years experience in an academic/large medical center based practice preferred. Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting. Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic, and traumatic.

LICENSURE

Must maintain a current unencumbered license or temporary permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in CT. All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.

Special Skills

The individual should demonstrate age-specific knowledge in basic anatomy and physiology, psychology and Physical Therapy theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential. The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

May require exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases; long periods of standing and walking; lifting and positioning of patients. The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals., The worker must be able to operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis.

YNHHS Requisition ID

151871

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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