Job Description
Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.
Job Responsibility
- 1.Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
- 2.Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
- 3.Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
- 4.Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
- 5.Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
- 6.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
- 7.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
- 8.Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
- 9.Performs related duties as required.
- All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- 1.Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 2.Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required.
- OR Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).Specialized certifications, as needed.
- OR Eligible for the NYS 90-day post-doctoral graduation practice exemption under direct on-site supervision.
- All state filings for the Limited Permit must be completed prior to hire, with a current Permit or License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required before the 90-day exemption period expires.
- 3.0-3 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
