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Outpatient Physical Therapist- Pelvic Health Specialist

Yale New Haven Health

#Rehabilitation #Documentation #Patient Care #Healthcare #Acute Care #Connecticut License #Physical Therapist #Outpatient #Pelvic Health

Quick overview

The physical therapist will evaluate and treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures while maintaining accurate documentation. They are also responsible for providing patient education and participating in professional development and student education programs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and possess a valid license to practice in Connecticut. Experience in treating patients with pelvic health diagnoses is required, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

bachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationPatient educationClinical skillsAcute carePatient evaluationPatient treatmentPhysical therapyGrowth and development assessmentPelvic health

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Evaluates and treats patients as prescribed, using procedures and techniques consistent with the standards of physical therapy practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1.
Evaluates and treats patients commensurate with experience and within the scope of standards and procedures of the practice, keeping service excellence as a main priority.
2.
Keeps appropriate timely documentation of services rendered in line with hospital and regulatory agencies policies, procedures and standards.
3.
Provides positive, supportive communication and education to patients and families.
4.
Participates in educational programs to maintain professional development.
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Participates in student education.
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The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Required.
Experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE New Graduates Welcome LICENSURE License to practice in Connecticut SPECIAL SKILLS Entry-level clinical skills in physical therapy evaluation and treatment.
Excellent written and verbal command of the English language.
Three Months PHYSICAL DEMAND Busy atmosphere, exposure to noise, odors, and crowded space.
Moderate stress attending to patient issues.
Moderate stress attending to clinical problems and schedules.
Moderate physical effort including bending, stooping, lifting and stretching.
On feet for majority of work day.Walks throughout the facility during work day.

Additional Information

Looking for a Physical Therapist, licensed in CT to join our highly skilled team in our state-of-the-art facility. Candidates must have experience in treating patients with pelvic health diagnosis. Candidates will also be required to cover acute care services 1 weekend day a month.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 162428