Physical Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY ...

?

POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist

CLASSIFICATION:

GRADE:

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

VISION:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing: Compassion through our kindness, concern and genuine caring, Reverence in honoring the dignity of the human spirit, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being and speaking the truth.

RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver.

Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education.

Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for co-workers.

Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph?s.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides consultation, evaluation, and physical therapy services to patients across the age continuum. Establishes a rehabilitative plan of care with realistic goals following a functional evaluation for all patients. Provides education to patients, family members, students, staff, and to the community at large. Coordinates services with other medical disciplines, making recommendations as appropriate to facilitate a complete rehabilitative process. Participates in Performance Improvement and Risk Management activities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Graduate of a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Currently licensed in the State of New York with a minimum of one year recent experience.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Demonstrates age specific competency annually on age populations served as identified in scope of care and services.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills. BLS for Health Care Providers preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I ? Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: Continual and repetitive motions, including but not limited to, medium lifting, bending, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing and prolonged walking and standing.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Service Coordinator or Manager

SUPERVISES:

Physical Therapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide. Student Physical Therapist and/or student Physical Therapy Assistant, after one year clinical experience.

CAREER PATH:

Unspecified

Source: http://jobs.syracuse.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/50504708/viewType/rss

1930 census nike new nfl uniforms nfl uniforms andrew bailey the village dallas fort worth tornado dallas tornadoes