Urgent Search: Physical Therapist (PT) Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Summary

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Responsible for providing safeand effective Physical Therapy services by implementing appropriateevaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet theidentified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicateseffectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers,and team members. Promotes teamwork.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• TheRehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients withinjuries or conditions that have caused either a decline inphysical mobility or functional independence.

The Physical Therapyteam at Samaritan Albany General Hospital evaluates and treatpatients with acute and chronic injuries or limitations that areneuro/musculo/skeletal in nature that have caused either a declinein physical mobility or functional independence. We also offer avariety of services in the areas of sports and orthopedic rehab,neurological and stroke rehab, balance, and spinal therapy.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered OregonPhysical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLSrequired.
• Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Therapy and Counseling
• Possess theskills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures fordiagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitiveconditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.
• BusinessWriting
• Strong business writing skills, including the ability toprofessionally communicate clinical content in writtendocumentation that is easily understood by the end user.
• Communication
• Effective written and oral communication skills toexplain complex issues, exchange information between team members,and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform grouppresentations and listen to and understand complex information andideas.
• Team Building
• Ability to work, function and communicateon a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills todevelop constructive and cooperative working relationships withothers and maintain them over time.
• Time Management
• Ability toorganize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required timeframes and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to performmultiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-pacedenvironments and under pressure.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1
• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36″) 40
• 60 Lbs CRAWL (hands &knees)

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY PINCH

Fingers

SIT LIFT

(Kneeto chest: 24

• 54″) 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54″) 0

• 20Lbs LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36″) 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54″and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed,20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD

at waist KNEEL (onknees)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• UpwardGRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36″) 0
• 20 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) REACH
• Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

Nonespecified