Physical Therapist- Weekend

Requisition Number: 35081

Position Title:

External Description:

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary:
Uses the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures for the treatment and prevention of illness and injury; evaluates patient’s abilities and needs; establishes plan of care and goals. Objective: achieve the highest possible level of functional independence for each patient - restore function and decrease potential for further disability. Population served based on scope of services in the department

Responsibilities:

Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patient’s identified treatment needs; this includes establishing objective, measurable and functional patient goals. Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patient’s identified treatment needs; this includes establishing objective, measurable and functional patient goals.
Implements and updates treatment program to maximal effectiveness.
Effectively oversees patient care delivery by assistants
Demonstrates competency and is proficient in the use of REDOC for all outpatient documentation needs , Demonstrates competency and is proficient in use of CERNER for inpatient documentation needs and outpt scheduling
Completes all documentation within established time frames and according to regulatory guidelines. Accurately enters patient charges/provides patient billing information to office staff.
Involves patient/family in establishing treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)
Participates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Director.
Participates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Director.
Maintains all department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.
Exhibits critical thinking skills and responds to situations/issues as appropriate

Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 0.01

FTE: 0.010000

Work Schedule: DAY 7.5

Work Shift: We are currently looking for weekday per diem availability onThe mandated work requirement for the position is at least one weekend day a month with a preference for weekday availability as well.

Org Unit: 1265

Department: Physical Therapy

Exempt: No

Grade: S11

Salary Range:

$32.6400 - $65.0148 Hourly

 

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

 

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

City: Rhinebeck

State: New York

Community / Marketing Title: Physical Therapist- Weekend

Company Profile:

Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Location_formattedLocationLong: Rhinebeck, New York US

Job Number: 76549