Physical Therapist

Relocation Assistance.

Make a difference in the lives of patients by joining this Premier Health Clinic's Physical Therapy team.

Location: Corning, NY (New York State's Beautiful Finger Lakes Region).

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable to the Clinical Coordinator of Rehab Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.

1. Interviews patients, evaluates patients physical condition and needs.

1. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.

1. Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.
2. Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
3. Recommends modification or changes in the patients program based on own evaluation of progress.
4. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.

1. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.
2. Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
3. Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.
4. Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative program, safety and infection control.

1. Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities:

1. Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees.
2. Maintains a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).
3. Follows all safety practices on equipment.
4. Uses all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition.
5. Wears safety clothing, glasses, gloves, shoes, etc. when required and respects Universal Precautions as indicated.
6. Reports any unsafe act or condition to his|her supervisor.
7. Attends safety programs when they are conducted.

1. Is familiar with and adheres to Policy and Procedure manual for the department.
2. Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator with quality initiative indicators.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.