Physical Therapist - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 52,348 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Health savings account & FSA

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Therapist I to join our Physical Therapy department. The Therapist I collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, determine skilled and medically necessary care, and provide discipline-specific interventions across acute and outpatient settings.

Requirements include a Post Graduate Certificate or higher in Physical Therapy, a valid PT license (Virginia/West Virginia or transitional), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Age-specific competencies.
• Entry-level proficiency in discipline-specific interventions.

Skills

Computer skills

Age-specific competencies

Interventions

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Job Description

As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the Therapist I is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The Therapist I is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Clinical settings may include: Acute: Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Medical/Pulmonary, Neurology, Cardiac ICU, Step Down, Trauma, NICU (OT), CST, Inpatient Rehab, Orthopedics, Neurology, Trauma, Outpatient, Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Drivability, Vestibular, Lymphedema, Aquatics, Vision, Wound Care. In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Department

PHYSICAL THERAPY I/P - 207091

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$38.02 - $57.04

Education

Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy.

Certification & Licensures

PT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment.

Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies.

Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.