Physical Therapist Per Diem-ESCR

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the following:

1-     Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years

2-     Evaluation services

3-     Job-related department responsibilities  

This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the Clinic.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for 10 – 12 patients per day
• Supervise student interns as directed by Manager
• Conduct initial Physical Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
• Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
• Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives
• Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
• Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards including but not limited to:

-daily notation of therapy

-all progress reports with updates

-rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences

-other activities that may be assigned form time to time, i.e. splinting

• Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
• Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives
• Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
• Comply with established ESCR , Inc. policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc.
• Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree and/or Master’s/or Doctorate in PT with NYS License as a registered Physical Therapist (PT) or in process with permit.  Must maintain license in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical pediatric environment

Hourly:

$80/Hr