Physical Therapist, Women's Health/Pelvic Floor Specialist
Company: ECHN
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION! - $10K # POSITION
SUMMARY: Provides treatments to patients by evaluating the function
and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or
restore function. Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for
in servicing and community education and in the clinical education
of affiliating students. Potentially may be responsible for
cross-site coverage. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an
accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.#
Must hold or a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.##
Needs to have advanced specialty practice in the evaluation and
treatment of all Pelvic floor diagnoses for women and men.
COMPETENCIES: This position requires an individual with strong
English communication skills, both verbal and written. Must have
personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows
based programs needed for department functions.# Basic keyboarding
and skill is desirable, but not required, in the use of Microsoft
Outlook, Word, Excel and in search capabilities on the internet.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between
multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform
essential duties.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILIITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. # #########
Job-Specific Competency 1.##### Evaluates patients based on
departmental standard. 2.##### Conducts and modifies evaluations
based on the patient#s symptoms, level of activity, and medical
status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals
for each patient. 3.##### Treats patients with the appropriate and
acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance,
coordination, and ROM). 4.##### Administers physical agents
(modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain
and/or attain established goals. 5.##### Utilizes effective
techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
6.##### Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or
functional activities in order to maximize independent functional
activity. 7.##### Determines when a patient has achieved maximal
benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
8.##### Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres
to the department#s policies and procedures. 9.##### Seeks and
fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with the
referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by
observation, and chart review. 10.# Accurately and consistently
fills out and submits charges daily. 11.# Adheres to the
professional code of ethics established by the APTA and the
facility at all times as evidenced by observation. 12.# Performs
all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent
injuries. 13.# Supervises at least one affiliated student per year
14.# Attends a continuing education course to further/improve
treatment techniques. 15.# Participates in at least one
departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by
documentation of educational program.
Keywords: ECHN, Waterbury , Physical Therapist, Women's Health/Pelvic Floor Specialist, Healthcare , Waterbury, Connecticut
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