Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel - - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-29

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in White Plains, New York, 10601!

About The Position

Shift : Mon- Fri, 12p-8p with rotating weekends & holidaysDescription : Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and BehaviorsPerforms patient evaluation and treatment procedures upon physician’s referralsDevelops plans of treatment, modifies treatment plans / programs as necessary;

determines rehabilitation potential and participates in discharge planning.Carries out regular assessments / re-evaluations and modifies program goals as needed.

Identifies potential need for patient to receive other services (physical therapy, speech therapy, social services etc.,) and discusses recommendation with other professionals or physicians.

Knows and utilizes varied treatment techniques and skills for various problems / disabilities.Keeps up to date records of each patient’s treatment and progress, performing timely re-evaluation as necessary and indicated.

Responsible for scheduling patients’ sessions and arranges for transfer of duties in the event of absence.Instruct patients in use and care of equipment and apparatus, such as wheelchair, braces, prosthetics and orthotic devices.

Directs and supervises the activities of Physical Therapy Technicians, students, and volunteers.Fabricates splints and other adaptive devices for specific needs of patients.

Maintains department equipment, reports defects or problems immediately to supervisory staff.Consults with other health related departments (i.

e., nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, etc.) to coordinate therapeutic programs and maintains communication with physicians regarding the patient’s progress and response to treatment.

Demonstrates and teaches occupational therapy techniques to occupational therapy students.Participates in periodic assessment of the quality of care provided;

makes the suggestions for improvement of quality as needed.Attends department meetings, allied health conferences. Attends special courses, seminars, in-services.

Reports on relevant course material to staff. Shares areas of special interest or expertise with staff.Accepts rotations in assignments to bedside care, psychiatry in-patient unit, and main clinic.

Instructs families about the needs, management, capabilities, and precautions related to the patient’s care prior to discharge.

Provides information regarding billing for services and equipment.Determines need for purchase of durable medical equipment for patients.

Maintains and carries out procedures for departmental records, charge slips, daily statistics, etc.Attends hospital mandatory in-service programs.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.Education : Graduate of accredited college program in occupational therapy, B.

S. in Occupational Therapy or higher degree.Ability to interact with others in a constructive manner. Ability to promote the availability of quality in-services to staff.

Ability to interact with and treat adults and seniors. Open to treating infants, children and adolescents as requested within professional ability level.

Ability to treat neonates or willingness to learn.Licensure : New York state license or eligibility for license.BLSExperience : Successful completion of orientation program according to department guidelines.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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