Physical Therapist Per Diem

Blythedale Children's Hospital; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Blythedale Children's Hospital seeks a skilled Physical Therapist Per Diem to join their dedicated pediatric team. This position involves providing independent therapeutic services aimed at helping children maximize their daily functioning. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and possess strong communication and patient assessment skills, with prior pediatric experience preferred.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Safe Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Current New York State license or eligibility for licensure.
• Ability to lift and carry patients of varying weights.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pediatric physical therapy evaluations and develop treatment programs.
• Monitor therapist-patient relationships and ensure high standards of treatment.
• Participate in training and supervision of therapy aides and students.

Skills

Communication

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Pediatric Experience

Education

Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Baccalaureate Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Meditech Electronic Medical Record system

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Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem provides independent and professional pediatric physical therapy services. The PT is responsible for evaluating and treating neuro-muscular, functional, and developmental skills to help patients achieve maximum physical functioning in their daily life tasks. This role is integral to the patient's overall medical care and includes education and training for the patient, family, and related disciplines.

Schedule Per Diem (7.5 hours/day)

• Conduct thorough pediatric physical therapy evaluations, including assessments of mobility, postural control, muscle strength, muscle tone, sensory function, lower extremity splinting, gross motor skills, and gait analysis.
• Develop realistic treatment goals, methods, and techniques based on PT theory to establish appropriate treatment programs.
• Monitor therapist-patient relationships, procedures, and progress to ensure high standards of treatment.
• Maintain a caseload of 45 units and productivity of 9-10 units per day, with flexibility to adjust based on hospital and department needs.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision for case management, including documentation review, co-treatment, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Participate in the training and supervision of therapy aides, senior PT students, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate competency in using the Meditech Electronic Medical Record system, ensuring timely and appropriate documentation.
• Provide physical therapy assessment and treatment for community-based school children.
• Pediatric experience new graduates will be considered.
• Baccalaureate Degree, Master of Science Degree, or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current New York State license or eligibility for licensure.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance patients of varying weights.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily monitor patients' status.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in computer use is essential.
• Retirement Plan Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Safe Work Environment Commitment to nurse safety and well-being
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives A workplace that values and supports all employees.
  
  
  

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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