Physical Therapist, Specialist

4 weeks ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Health Alliance Full time

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Senior Specialist is a key member of our team at Health Alliance, responsible for providing high-quality physical therapy services to our patients. This role requires a strong background in physical therapy, with a focus on evaluating and treating patients using sound professional practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide evaluations and treatment to patients using sound professional practices
  • Develop proposals for new evaluation procedures in accordance with changes in policy and procedure
  • Formulate realistic, objective functional short- and long-term goals that are patient and/or caregiver-specific
  • Conduct re-evaluations when clinically indicated and/or required by external regulatory, professional, and/or reimbursement authorities
  • Provide patients with individualized home treatment activities and instructions for completing them during their hospital stay
  • Coordinate services with other health care providers
  • Communicate with patients regarding scheduled appointments, identifying changes in medical status, and/or other issues that may interfere with goal achievement
  • Integrate verbal presentations of information with printed material or electronic media, handouts and/or models
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with the requirements of the department and with external accrediting and reimbursement authorities
  • Accurately complete and submit required non-clinical documentation, including billing, scheduling, coverage/hand-off information, and letters to patients regarding missed or cancelled visits
  • Supervise Physical Therapy staff as assigned, including timely completion of their performance appraisals
  • Attend and actively participate in all departmental and service area meetings, training programs, and other professional activities
  • Maintain all Hospital-required certifications in accordance with external accrediting and reimbursement authorities
  • Regularly provide input regarding the modification of departmental policies and procedures
  • Presents departmental or service area in-service in area of expertise once yearly to other staff and/or students
  • Assumes primary responsibility for an ongoing QA or other project /staff development activity

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited program with Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and/or Doctor in Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist
  • New York State registration and license to practice as a Physical Therapist

About Us:

Health Alliance is a leading healthcare provider in the mid-Hudson Valley, offering advanced services and a commitment to excellence. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients, and we are seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Senior Specialist to join our team.



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