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*Description*

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.

Our accolades include the following:

* The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety

* U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement

* Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

* Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating

At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success.

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*Summary of Job Purpose:*

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

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*Essential Job Responsibilities:*

* Thoroughly evaluates and sets plan of care to meet patient’s identified treatment needs.

* Establishes objective, measurable and functional patient goals.

* Implements and updates treatment program to maximal effectiveness.

* Effectively oversees patient care delivery by assistants/aides.

* Completes all documentation within established time frames and according to regulatory guidelines

* Involves patient/family in establishing treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)

* Participates in educational in-services, meetings and performance improvement activities as requested by Coordinator.

* Assists in the training/supervision of affiliating students/volunteers as requested

* Maintains all department equipment and treatment areas in a clean and safe manner.

* Accurately enters patient charges/provides patient billing information to office staff.

* Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate

* Follows all time and attendance policies

* Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.

*Essential Job Qualifications:*

Education: Graduated from accredited physical therapy school with a BS/MS or DPT

License: NYS PT license or permit

Setting: Outpatient

Experience: Similar setting preferredWorking Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1269

Department: Physical Therapy Hyde Park

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.