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Physical Therapist- Inpatient Acute Rehab

Yale New Haven Health

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Quick overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Additional duties include clinical supervision, educational participation, and adherence to hospital policies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a CAPTE accredited program in Physical Therapy and maintain a current license to practice in Connecticut. Experience in an academic medical center is preferred but not required.

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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.

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and/or outpatient areas as assigned. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as may be required.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1.
Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations.
2.
Educational 2.1 Attends department in-services.
3.
Administration 3.1 Complies with Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures.
4.
Clinical Supervision 4.1 Participates in regular meetings with supervisor and/or team leader and reports pertinent information on a timely basis.
5.
Human Relations Skills 5.1 Demonstrates respect and regard for dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsive and courteous hospital environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program in Physical Therapy.
EXPERIENCE No experience required, but one (1) to two (2) experience in an academic medical center based practice preferred.
Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting.
Clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses to include post-surgical, developmental, neurological, genetic, oncologic and traumatic LICENSURE Must maintain a current unrestricted license or temporary permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in CT SPECIAL SKILLS The individual should demonstrate knowledge in physical therapy theory, evaluations, and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population of varying ages.
Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential.
The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.