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

* Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner. * Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness. * Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals. * Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed. * Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary. * Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. * Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities. * Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, required. Masters/Doctorate Degree, preferred. Must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (LIC-PT) in New York State. OR Must have a valid permit (PER-PTP) and become licensed and registered within one (1) year of employment.
*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).