Physical Therapist Per Diem - St. Peter's Health Partners

Per Diem Physical Therapist – Outpatient Albany Memorial

If you are looking for a Per Diem position in outpatient Physical Therapy, this position located at our Albany Memorial campus could be your opportunity. Per diem needs are during M-F within business hours-as needed-partial days as well as full-days are welcome. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

What You Will Do

As a Physical Therapist, you are responsible for direct patient care. Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes. Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures. Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status
• Prioritize patient care needs
• Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner
• Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards
• All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements

What You Will Need

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration
• 1 year of Physical Therapy preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written

Key skills/competency

• Physical Therapy
• Patient Care
• Treatment Programs
• Documentation
• Rehabilitation
• Patient Assessment
• Communication
• NYS License
• Outpatient Therapy
• CVA, SCI, Orthopedics