UCPN0258427-0000
2023-03-05T00:00:00
2023-03-04T00:00:00
At Upstate Cerebral Palsy, we provide innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices...one person at a time, through everyday miracles. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile employees. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to work independently, think quickly, and problem solve. The Registered Physical Therapist is responsible to evaluate and assess program participants, educate individuals and team members, complete required documentation, communicate with other health care professionals on the program participants’ IP/IEP, assist with departmental maintenance and supplies, participate in Agency activities, assist in orientation to the department and assist with equipment adaptation.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Activities include but are not limited to the following:Evaluate and assess individuals on an ongoing basis and implement appropriate treatment and goals based upon the evaluation.Educate individuals and/or team members about findings of the evaluation, established treatment plans, methods of treatment, and if possible, the individual’s prognosis.Educate team members about on-going services, injury prevention, range of motion, positioning and any other areas within the scope of physical therapy.Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.Communicate with other health care professionals relating to all aspects of the Individual Program Plan (IPP)/Individual Education Plan (IEP).Assist with departmental maintenance and supplies.Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.Assist in orienting students, volunteers, and new therapists within the program; provide supervision for therapy assistants as required.Provides assessment, fabrication, modification, and repair of adaptive equipment, as needed.Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA requirements.Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy plus NYS registration license.1 – 3 years of related experience.Initial TB test required prior to first day of employmentBasic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match, life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
Therapist
Upstate Caring Partners
Mohawk Valley
Annual wage
Fixed