Sr Physical Therapist
Description
Physical Therapist Wanted - Newton - Danbury Hospital Outpatient - Full Time
*** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS ****
Monday/Wednesday 7:30 am- 3:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 am -7 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 3pm
Due to rapid growth and merger with Northwell Health, our Outpatient Rehabilitation team is growing and seeking an experienced Physical Therapist. We offer great pay, perks, benefits and a robust *****$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS*****
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
- Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
Physical Therapists provide services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Clinical responsibilities may include treatment of pediatric and/or adults and mature adults. May treat in any of these locations: in-patient, out-patient and pediatrics.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs physical therapy evaluations on patients with complex diagnoses.
2. Performs physical therapy treatment planning and implementation for complex patients. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
3. Provides patient/family education and training.
4. Provides peer reviews and participates in performance improvement activities.
5. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
6. Initiates discharge planning.
7. Continuing education: attends 20 hours of general continuing education per year, OR matriculates in advanced Masters program, provides 10 hours of inservice education to staff per year.
8. Provides full time clinical experience to student and community education lectures.
9. Acts as mentor to lower level staff and new staff.
10. Assists with annual competency training and verification.
11. Assists with scheduling patients and achieving appropriate staffing.
12. Provides coverage in supervisor's absence as requested.
13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Performs physical therapy treatment planning and implementation for complex patients. Utilizes appropriate interventions, procedures & equipment as defined by specialty area.
3. Provides patient/family education and training.
4. Provides peer reviews and participates in performance improvement activities.
5. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.
6. Initiates discharge planning.
7. Continuing education: attends 20 hours of general continuing education per year, OR matriculates in advanced Masters program, provides 10 hours of inservice education to staff per year.
8. Provides full time clinical experience to student and community education lectures.
9. Acts as mentor to lower level staff and new staff.
10. Assists with annual competency training and verification.
11. Assists with scheduling patients and achieving appropriate staffing.
12. Provides coverage in supervisor's absence as requested.
13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: CPR certification.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 2028
Department: Phys Med - Newtown
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!