Physical Therapist Per Diem

Nuvance Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuvance Health is looking for a Physical Therapist Per Diem to join their team in Danbury, CT. This role involves evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, and providing patient education. Ideal candidates should have experience in treating neurological conditions and be ready for a dynamic work environment that supports both professional development and patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience required.
• Certification in FIM for inpatient rehab desired.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluations with technical skill.
• Documents based on department guidelines.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Manual dexterity

Patient education

Education

Experience with neurological conditions

Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification

CPR certification

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Description

Summary:

Physical Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Evaluates and analyzes patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatric, adults and mature adults. May treat in any of the following locations; in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing evaluations.
• Performs physical therapy treatment planning and implementation. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
• 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.
• Continuing education: attends 20 hours per year, provides two hours of inservice education to staff per year.
• Provides full time clinical experience to student.
• Acts as mentor to lower level staff.
• Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluating assistive personnel.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Information

Required: Must have experience working with patients with neurological conditions.

Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Functional Independent Measurement (FIM) certification in inpatient rehab settings. CPR certification.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some 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: No

Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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