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About the Role

Improve patient health through innovative, patient-focused care and prevent disabilities by restoring or improving physical abilities, promoting behavioral changes, adapting surroundings, and teaching new skills to achieve optimal physical function.

Responsibilities

Works directly with individuals to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and/or teach new skills, to achieve optimal physical function and prevent disabilities.
Provides evaluation and treatment of patients in acute care, nursing home, short-term rehabilitation and/or outpatient settings.
Oversees services provided by Physical Therapy Assistants and aides.
Works as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
Assists in quality improvement and new programming initiative development.
Maintains licensure by obtaining required CEUs as determined by NYS Practice Act.
Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment as evidenced by clinical documentation.
Identifies functional problems requiring physical therapy intervention based on accurate assessment.
Understands and carries out prescribed therapy services as requested by physicians and/or midlevel providers.
Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety, as documented in the clinical record.
Completes all required documentation following evaluation, treatment and procedures, ensuring documentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved.
Evaluates and treats the assigned number of patients per day, and determines the need for follow-up visits to maximize functional outcomes.
Maintains current knowledge and awareness of insurance regulations related to provision of therapy services.
Acts fiscally responsible in use and request of supplies, and in submitting patient charges in a timely manner.
Handles and operates therapy equipment, including safe patient handling equipment, exercise machines, and/or modalities.
Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication.
Maintains and enhances personal and professional knowledge, and promotes professional standards in physical therapy.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter and intra departmentally.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited College or University, required.
Experience as a Physical Therapist prior to employment, preferred.
New grads will be considered.
NYS license to practice PT, or a valid temporary permit as per NYSED licensing requirements, required.
BLS CPR - within 6 months of date of hire, required.
Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, repetitive motion, stooping.
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
Constant hearing, fit testing.
Hazards: Occasional bodily fluids/ bloodborne exposure.
Working Conditions: Occasional extreme temperatures.
Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Skills

Clinical Skills
Communication
Computer Skill
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Creative Thinking
Time Management
Organizing/Categorizing records
Attention to Detail
Interacting with People

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

New grads considered
Preferred experience as a Physical Therapist

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Master's Degree or DPT, preferred

Salary/Compensations

USD $41.39/Hr.
USD $62.71/Hr.

Benefits

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match

About the Company

Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.