Physical Therapist I

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 77 075 - 119 466; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Albany, NY seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical injuries and conditions. Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatments, and maintaining clinical communication.

Applicants should possess Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy, as well as necessary certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $77,075.00 to $119,466.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy are required.
• Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• PT certification and BCPR upon hire are essential.

Responsabilités

• Administers patient evaluation and treatments.
• Schedules patients and maintains communication.
• Participates in teaching and as a clinical instructor.

Connaissances

Patient evaluation

Communication

Physical therapy modalities

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

Department/Unit: Physical Medicine

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $77,075.00 - $119,466.00

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats injury, disease and other conditions of health. Physical Therapy includes performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems. Physical therapists help people with physical injuries or illnesses regain range of movement and control their pain. Physical therapists help individuals who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age. They help determine the root causes of the trauma, counsel patients, and work with them to create a plan for rehabilitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers patient evaluation and treatments employing physical therapy modalities, procedures and interventions.
• Schedules patients. Maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns, and submits accurate billing information.
• Participates in rotations in all clinical areas.
• Participates in teaching, including annual in‑service to peers.
• Participates as a clinical instructor for students.
• Supervises PTA’s.
• Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas.
• Participates with the department quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy - required
• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy - required
• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy - required
• Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience - preferred
• PT – Physical Therapist Upon Hire - required
• BCPR – Board Certification Physical Rehabilitation Upon Hire - required
• BCLS – Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Access to Sensitive Information

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.