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Nuvance Health Physical Therapist Per Diem in Poughkeepsie, New York
Description
Physical Therapist (Per Diem, Weekend) – Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Schedule: Per Diem – Minimum 2 weekend days per month
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $67.00 per hour
New graduates are encouraged to apply! About the Role
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our weekend rehabilitation team. In this role, you will evaluate, treat, and educate patients across the lifespan — including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. You will follow medically prescribed physical therapy programs to help patients recover from injury, illness, or surgery, and achieve their highest level of independence and function.
As a valued member of our Physical Therapy Department, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities, traumatic injuries, pain, or functional limitations.
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Develop and implement personalized therapy plans to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.
Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, mobility strategies, and recovery plans.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy.
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Experience: New graduates are encouraged to apply!
License: Active New York State Physical Therapist license or eligibility with a temporary permit.
Working Conditions
Manual Skills: Requires strong manual dexterity and coordination.
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Physical Effort: Very heavy effort; may exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
Occupational Risk: Some occupational risk due to patient care environment.
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Environment: May involve exposure to noise, odors, and bodily fluids.
Why Join Vassar Brothers Medical Center?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center is part of the Nuvance Health network, a leading not-for-profit health system serving New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut. As a PT at Vassar, you’ll work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and quality care.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.