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Nuvance Health Physical Therapist 2 -- Full Time in Danbury, Connecticut

Description

Attention Physical Therapists looking for Full Time Work!!

*up to $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

The Danbury Hospital Outpatient Center seeks an experienced physical therapist to join its growing team of passionate professionals. (grads with proper certification will be considered) FIM certification in Physical Therapy in a rehab setting is needed along with CPR Certification. up to $$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS *This is a FT 40 hours with availability of M-Th 7am-8p, F 7am-5p - 2 evenings per week until 8p required.

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of experience are urged to send resume to Christine.Petti@Nuvancehealth.org for immediate consideration. Our rates, perks and benefits are very competitive. We offer up to a $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS to qualified candidates.

Summary:

Physical Therapy provides services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain with emphasis on physical dysfunction. Such therapy encompasses evaluation and analysis of patients and therapeutic application, physical and chemical agents, exercise, instruction to patient/family and other procedures to maximize functional independence.

Responsibilities:

  1. Performs therapy evaluations, treatment planning and implementation utilizing department clinical guidelines & protocols. Participates in team conference /rounds for purposes of coordination of patients plan of care.

  2. Provides patient/ family education and training.

  3. Provides peer review and participates in performance improvement activities.

  4. Documentation is completed based on department guidelines.

  5. Initiates discharge planning involving patient, family and team members as appropriate. Recommends equipment to meet patient needs.

  6. Attends 20 hours of continuing education per year. Provides 2 hours of inservice education per year to staff.

  7. Provides full-time clinical experience to students.

  8. Acts as mentor to lower level staff.

  9. Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and evaluation of assistive personnel. Acts as mentor to lower level staff. Delegates to support personnel.

  10. Seeks guidance from higher level staff as needed.

  11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

FIM certification in Physical Therapy rehab settings. CPR Certification. Bachelor's degree and minimum one year of experience.

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: 186

Department: Phys Med - Main St

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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