Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Elmira
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist - Pediatrics:
Rewarding Physical Therapy career working in Pediatrics!
Competitive Salary, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package.
$5000 Sign On Bonus Eligible.
Direct Hire.
Full-time.
Day Shift.
Seeking experienced Physical Therapists in Pediatrics for
outpatient clinic.
Location: Elmira, NY (Beautiful New York State Finger Lakes
Region)
Apply today and join the team, making a difference in Pediatric
Physical Therapy.MAIN FUNCTION:
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.
a. Interviews patients, evaluates patient s physical condition and
needs.2. Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment
for assigned patients.
a.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.
b.Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper
use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic
appliances and devices.
c.Recommends modification or changes in the patient s program based
on own evaluation of progress.
d. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives
available.3. Prepares written documentation as required by the
profession and the department, such as evaluation results,
treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.4.
Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and
interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of
the overall health care plan.5. Provides guidance and direction to
those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.6. Maintains
department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative
program, safety and infection control.
a. 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.
b.Is familiar with and adheres to
Policy and Procedure
manual for the department.
c. Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator
with quality initiative indicators.7. Assists in care and
maintenance of department equipment and supplies.8. Attends
meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.9.
Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the
need should arise.10. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of
the Senior Therapists in his/her absence.11.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation
in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings,
workshops, etc.
12.
Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational
programs as required by position.
13.
Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children,
adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
14.
Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying
the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a
friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer s needs,
both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative
to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a
secure and pleasant experience.
EDUCATION:
Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice
physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive
efforts. May involve lifting, pushing, pulling. Must be able to
lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least
one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another
person.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids,
or tissues. Employment, however, may require performing unplanned
Category I tasks.
INFECTION CONTROL:
Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in
patient care.
ABOUT THE REGION:
Elmira is a small town in western New York along the Pennsylvania
border south of the Finger Lakes region. The biggest industrial
landmark is the Corning Glass Works 14 miles west of Corning. There
are many hidden gems from exploring underground caves to hot air
balloon rides above foliage filled mountains, museums, amusement
park, state parks, food and drinks, shopping, concerts, and more.
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Elmira. There
are about 15.7 students per teacher in the public Elmira School
District. Elmira College, Elmira Business Institute, Corning CC,
Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Ithaca and Cornell are all
near by.
2 hours to Rochester or Syracuse,
30 minutes to Watkins Glen
south end of Seneca Lake.
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