Outpatient Physical Therapist-Hamilton Orthopedics

Oneida Health is currently seeking a Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist. This is a professional position involving the responsibility of evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with written prescription from a qualified provider. In the case of Direct Access, the physical therapist will evaluate, plan and provide treatment within the guidelines set forth regarding Direct Access. The physical therapist is responsible to the Senior Physical Therapist or to the Director of Physical Therapy for the operation of the department. Supervision may be exercised over the work of a Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Aides and clerical employees assigned to the service.

 

Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:

We provide competitive pay and value experience. Employees enjoy free parking while being centrally located next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:

• Free Parking
• Employee Gym
• Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
• 403 (b) matching up to 6%
• No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Be Great At:

• Performing physical therapy evaluations and treatments using safe, evidence based techniques to infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Developing and implementing new and revised physical therapy care programs including discharge plans.
• Conducting screenings to determine the need for further examination or referrals to other healthcare professionals within the network.
• Collaborating with other personnel to formulate the best possible patient care.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, care plans, treatment notes, consultation, and discharge summaries.
• Assisting in the development of physical therapy policy and procedures.
• Initiating wellness and injury prevention education within the facility and the community at large.

Why We’re The Right Fit For You:

Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:

• We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
• We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
• Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
• With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
• We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
• We respect and encourage work-life balance.

Your Essential Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy 
  • Combination of Bachelor’s Degree and experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  • Physical Therapy Experience: 1-2 Years (Required)
  • Good knowledge of anatomy and physiology, neurology and socioeconomic factors affecting a patient’s disabilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Computer skills relative to electronic records, charting, and auditing
• License/Certification
  • Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Education Department as a Physical Therapist (Required)
  • CPR / BLS Certification