Physical Therapist

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Rhode Island is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop and follow through of treatment plans in alignment with hospital policies and APTA standards. The role includes supervising physical therapy assistants and support staff to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, timely documentation, leadership in supervision, and coordination of patient care.

Qualifications

• PT license or eligibility in Rhode Island
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of APTA standards of practice

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations appropriate to age and diagnosis.
• Develop and follow through treatment plans addressing patient needs.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and support staff per APTA guidelines.
• Document evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress notes timely and accurately.
• Coordinate work, multitask, and manage multiple patients when feasible.
• Maintain professional, respectful environment for patients and staff.
• Promote teamwork across departments to meet department goals.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and safety training

Skills

Evaluation

Documentation

PTA supervision

Teamwork

Education

PT degree (B.S./M.S./D.)

Job description

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.

A professional licensed Physical Therapist who is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients, development and follow through of treatment plans to address patient needs in accordance with hospital policies and APTA standards of practice. Provides supervision to physical therapy assistants and support staff.'''''

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs a comprehensive evaluation as evidenced by the clinical documentation.
  • 1.1Evaluation is comprehensive and appropriate to patient's age and diagnosis.
• 2.Demonstrates competence in all physical therapy modalities and procedures in accordance with departmental policies.
  • 2.1Demonstrates competence with use of equipment in department.
• 3.Documentation of evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress notes is professional, concise, accurate, and timely.
  • 3.1Is responsible to write legible, concise, relevant, timely, and inclusive documentation that communicates care provided, patient status, and ongoing needs.
• 4.Demonstrates leadership skills in supervision of physical therapy assistants and aides.
  • 4.1Appropriately delegates patient care interventions to PTA following APTA guidelines. Is aware of PTA schedules and regularly shares patients with assistants.
• 5.Knows how to coordinate work. Works in an organized and efficient manner.
  • 5.1Displays ability to treat more than one patient at a time as modalities and treatments allow.
• 6.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • 6.1Maintains mature and professional manner with fellow employees, exhibiting composure and confidence even during stressful situations.
• 7.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmenally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • 7.1Demonstrates willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
• 8.Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well a promoting professional standards in physical therapy. Attends all safety related training programs.
  • 8.1Seeks opportunities to advance skills and knowledge from other staff, professional organizations, and attending continuing education programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a B.S., M.S., or D. degree.

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 months probationary period commencing with date of hire.'''''

LICENSURE

Rhode Island PT license or eligible. CPR certification'''''

YNHHS Requisition ID

190205