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Job Location drjobs

Albany, NY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Job Description

Description

JOB SUMMARY
  • Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team for best outcomes with patient care. Supervise PTAs with treatment of patients and documentation for the best outcomes. Supervise specialists aides students and volunteers in the clinic. Keeps abreast of new lines of therapeutic interventions to enhance the department and patient care.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values mission and vision of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e. self education attends ongoing educational programs).
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory inservices and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age sex weight and demonstrated needs. For nonclinical areas has attended training and demonstrates usage of age specific customer service skills.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Drivers License and meet auto insurability requirements as approved by Phoebe Putney Health Systems insurance company.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General environment: Works in a welllighted airconditioned area with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
  • May be scheduled as needed including overtime.


Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • 4 year / Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • 0 1 year clinical medical setting (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
  • Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) Physical Therapist (PT).
GENERAL SKILLS
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Analytical
  • Grammar/SpellingRead/Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Transcription
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • General Clerical Skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Have near normal vision Clarity of vision (both near and far) ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good manual dexterity and eyehandfoot coordination
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Standing Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Walking Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Sitting Occasionally within shift (133%)
  • Climbing Occasionally within shift (133%)
  • Bending/Stooping Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Twist at waist Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Pushing/Pulling Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Lift/carry up to 20 lbs Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance Frequently within shift (3466%)
  • Reaching above shoulder Occasionally within shift (133%)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type

Full Time

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