Physical Therapist - Outpatient Focused

Saratoga Hospital; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their outpatient team. In this pivotal role, you will evaluate patient needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and ensure quality care for both inpatients and outpatients. Your expertise will guide patients through their recovery while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient rehabilitation within a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy and licensed to practice in New York.
• Outpatient experience preferred, with interest in lymphedema or vestibular rehab.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient needs and develops treatment plans.
• Performs treatments and educates patients on therapy methods.
• Collaborates with care team to coordinate discharge.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Therapeutic Rapport

Collaboration with Care Team

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State License

Job description

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Job Summary: Evaluates patient needs, plans treatment programs, and performs and/or supervises treatment for hospital inpatients and outpatients.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Selects, administers and interprets appropriate evaluations. Develops a treatment plan by selecting age appropriate treatment techniques, prioritizing problem areas and establishing goals.
• Performs treatments according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, treatment equipment, assistive devices, orthoses, and techniques within the scope of practice and according to the policies and procedures of the Regional Therapy Center.
• Establishes and maintains an appropriate therapeutic rapport with patients. Educates the patient/resident and/or caregivers about established goals and methods of treatment. Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge.
• Prepares written reports and daily charges according to established RTC guidelines and to facilitate payment for services.
• Actively directs and provides oversight of therapy assistants and assigned students by maintaining responsibility for the plan of care and ensuring that policies, procedures and applicable laws are followed and that quality patient care is provided.
• Participates in the quality assurance and continuous quality improvement program as assigned.
• Assists patient through-put by maintaining clinic appearance and readiness, assisting others, ensuring availability of clinical supplies and forms and demonstrating a personal routine for job performance which facilitates increased productivity, as evidenced by three units billed per hour worked.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in physical therapy. Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State as a physical therapist. Outpatient experience preferred. Experience or interest in lymphedema, pelvic therapy, or vestibular rehab a plus.

Salary Range: $34.00 - $52.01

Pay Grade: RT1

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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