- Clinical Responsibilities.
- Works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Follows treatment plan as outlined by primary physical therapist.
- Observes, records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and response to assigned duties.
- Assists with supervision of the Rehabilitation Aide and PSA
- Responsible for written progress notes on patients assigned, ensuring all progress notes are recorded immediately after treatment.
- Takes an active role in Physical Therapy Departmental meetings.
- Follows established Policies and Procedures and safety precautions in the use of all modalities.
- Checks equipment and devices prior to patient usage.
- Lectures and gives demonstrations for the hospital staff and general public as requested.
- Participates in the Departmental Performance Assessment & Improvement activity.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the area of Infection Control, the role of employee health, patients rights, fire and safety and quality assessment.
- Professional Behavior/Customer Service
- Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, positive attitude towards change, positive customer service skills, demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment.
- Displays good time management skills, integrity, respect, caring for others, accountability, positive interpersonal, and communication skills, possesses the ability to constructively give and receive constructive feedback, and problem solving.
- Is punctual and dependable.
- Demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment.
- Treats internal and external customers with a positive regard, dignity, respect and compassion.
- Maintains patient privacy, modesty and confidentiality.
- Wears attire consistent with expectations of the hospital. Wears hospital badge at all times.
- Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family members to alleviate fears and elicit cooperation.
- Exhibits sensitivity to differences in race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status.
- Promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction.
- Is sensitive to the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
- Demonstrates a willingness to alter schedule to accommodate patient needs and facility requirements.
- Accepts assignments willingly.
- Documentation:
- Performance Expectations:
- Legibly documents in the patient's chart, on interdisciplinary sheets, and any other hospital forms all aspects of Physical Therapy care. This is to include screening examination, response to treatment, discharge planning, family conferences and communication with other health care professionals.
- Selects relevant information to document the delivery of physical therapy patient care.
- Documents any patient or family education on the hospital Patient and Family Education form.
- Produces documentation that follows guidelines and format required by the practice setting.
- Participates in activities addressing quality of service
- Performance Expectations:
- Seeks information regarding quality of care rendered by self and others under their supervision.
- Provides recommendations for developing or modifying guidelines based on outcome measures, effectiveness studies and clinical observations.
- Follows established guidelines for the delivery of physical therapy services. (eg, critical/clinical pathways, protocals)
- Participates in Performance Assessment and Improvement program.
- Professional Development
- Performance Expectations:
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques by attending related conferences/seminars, reading appropriate journals, books etc. Participates in inter and intra-departmental instruction.
- Promotes the profession of Physical Therapy.
- Willingness to take on and develop new projects and services.
- Takes part in departmental program planning and development.
- Develops and implements plans for self improvement.
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Description
Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. As Long Island's only independent community hospital, we are 100% committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services including the Knapp Cardiac Care Center, our highly-advanced heart disease diagnosis and treatment facility, our new modern surgical pavilion, our unique ER approach, and our high-touch services including women's imaging, sleep laboratory and orthopedics and more. These services are delivered with the highest level of compassion by our LI Community Hospital staff - Long Islanders with an unmistakable mix of courage and heart who care about the people right here in our community and whose sole purpose is to provide personalized comfort. For more information, go to , and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physical Therapist - Per Diem 8AM-4PM; rotating weekends - Physical Therapy.
In this role, the successful candidate Treats inpatients under the supervision of a New York State licensed Physical Therapist. Documents the daily treatment provided, the response to treatment and education provided regarding disease process. The Physical Therapy Assistant is able to use all physical therapy modalities with emphasis on therex, transfer, balance and gait training.
Job Responsibilities:
Performance Expectations:
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Completion of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum with an Associate Degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
New York State Education Department Certificate Number.
Current New York State Physical Therapy Assistant registration.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 75% of work time, and lift and turn patients.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work time.
Demonstrates professional behavior during interaction with others..
Required Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $ $38.26 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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