Physical Therapist II

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Danbury Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services, perform evaluations, and develop plans of care for patients with acute or chronic dysfunction. This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and adherence to department guidelines within a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate holds Connecticut PT license, a minimum of one year of experience, and may have FIM and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Connecticut State Physical Therapy License required.
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience.
• FIM certification and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy evaluations and treatment planning per guidelines.
• Provides patient and family education and training.
• Documents according to department guidelines.
• Initiates discharge planning and recommends equipment.
• Attends continuing education and mentors staff.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities and participates in team rounds.

Education

Connecticut State Physical Therapy License

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

FIM certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Intro: Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Physical Therapy provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on physical dysfunction. Such therapy encompasses evaluation and analysis of patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy evaluations, treatment planning and implementation utilizing department clinical guidelines & protocols. Participates in team conference /rounds for purposes of coordination of patients plan of care.
• Provides patient/ family education and training.
• Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
• Initiates discharge planning involving patient, family and team members as appropriate. Recommends equipment to meet patient needs.
• Attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Provides 2 hours of inservice education per year to staff.
• Provides full-time clinical experience to students.
• Acts as mentor to lower level staff.
• Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluation of assistive personnel. Acts as mentor to lower level staff. Delegates to support personnel.
• Seeks guidance from higher level staff as needed.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

Minimum Experience: one year. Connecticut State Physical Therapy License.

Other Information

FIM certification in Physical Therapy rehab settings. CPR Certification. Bachelor�s degree and minimum one year of experience.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 186

Department: Phys Med - Main St

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly