Physical Therapist II - FULL TIME - DANBURY OUTPATIENT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Danbury Outpatient unit. The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to maximize functional independence for patients with acute or prolonged dysfunction.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, family education, and coordination with the care team. The position requires a Connecticut State Physical Therapy License, at least one year of experience, and ongoing professional development; FIM

Qualifications

• Connecticut State Physical Therapy License is required.
• Minimum one year of physical therapy experience.
• FIM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy evaluations, treatment planning and implementation per department guidelines.
• Provides patient and family education and training.
• Documentation is completed per department guidelines and participates in performance improvement.
• Initiates discharge planning and recommends equipment to meet patient needs.
• Maintains continuing education and provides inservice education to staff.
• Mentors lower level staff and supports student clinical experiences.

Skills

CPR Certification

FIM Certification

Education

Connecticut State Physical Therapy License

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job 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.

Full Time

Physical Therapist

Danbury Outpatient

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

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:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Provides patient/ family education and training.
• 3. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.
• 4. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
• 5. Initiates discharge planning involving patient, family and team members as appropriate. Recommends equipment to meet patient needs.
• 6. Attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Provides 2 hours of inservice education per year to staff.
• 7. Provides full-time clinical experience to students.
• 8. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.
• 9. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluation of assistive personnel. Acts as mentor to lower level staff. Delegates to support personnel.
• 10. Seeks guidance from higher level staff as needed.
• 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 12. 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

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.