Description
Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital
Attention Physical Therapists in the Rhinebeck, NY area - PRN Work!
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.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.
Our accolades include:
- U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
- Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.
Summary of Job Purpose:
Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation treatments as directed by the physical therapist. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to 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. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, performs performance improvement activities and attends team and/or family conferences as needed. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Job Qualifications:
Education: AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Training: Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Basic computer knowledge.
Other: Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal English skills Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.01
FTE: 0.010000
Work Schedule: DAY 7.5
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit: 1263
Department: I/P Physical Medicine
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!