Stamford Hospital

Physical Therapist

Stamford Hospital • $75K — $90K *
Stamford, CT 06902In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in relevant healthcare field (e.g., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy)
  • Active state license to practice in the specified discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in clinical evaluation and treatment
  • Strong knowledge of treatment techniques and goal setting
  • Effective communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Obtain thorough medical and social histories for evaluations
  • Conduct detailed assessments of patients' physical and functional status
  • Design customized treatment programs with measurable goals
  • Perform treatments as per initial evaluations and modify as needed
  • Document clinical and administrative information accurately and promptly
  • Engage in proactive communication with patients and families
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff on patient management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Continued education and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork
Full Job Description
Job Description

  1. Evaluation - Obtains pertinent medical and social history. Performs thorough and accurate evaluations using techniques to objectively measure physical and functional status including those specific to specialty area. Determines functional and measurable short and long term goals and designs an appropriate treatment program. Considers discharge options at time of initial evaluation.


  1. Treatment - Performs treatment as outlined in the initial evaluation. Modifies treatment as necessary, updates goals and re-evaluates discharge plans throughout the course of treatment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of treatment techniques and applies appropriately. Treatment should include patient and family education and communication/interaction with appropriate team members.


  1. Productivity- Productivity requirements and goals will be set forth by the department each fiscal year


  1. Documentation - Clinical documentation is timely, objective and complete. Administrative documentation including but not limited to billing and outcome measures is accurate and timely.


  1. Communication- Interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients in a professional manner. Communicates with patients and family in respectful, professional & compassionate manner.

About Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. It is a member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. Stamford Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, cardiovascular care, women's health, and more.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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