Physical Therapist
Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team. This position encourages professional growth, offering the opportunity to lead clinical education programs and work alongside various organizations of movement disorder disciplines.
We offer a competitive salary with a strong benefits package.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervised program of rehabilitation.
The Role
- Full patient case load: 10–12 per day
- Private treatment rooms
- Movement/Sports Lab
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Continuing education stipend
Responsibilities
- Initial assessment and evaluation of physical therapy needs.
- Reviews medical charts and implements treatment plans and protocols according to current professional and health system standards.
- Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and adapts the treatment plan when appropriate.
- Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with each patient.
- Assesses educational needs of patients and families, using a variety of education and training methods during rehabilitation.
- Completes thorough documentation for patient care and reimbursement using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.
- Participates in quality/performance improvement activities and trainings as necessary.
Qualifications
- NYS Physical Therapist License (required)
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting (required)
- Strong manual therapy skills
- Specializations/additional certifications (preferred)
- CPR and first aid certification (preferred)
- Basic computer/documentation knowledge (WebPT, Clinicient, Prompt EMR)
- Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients
- Articulate, professional, with excellent people skills
- Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
- Team player with a proven track record of dependability
- Ortho/sports interest
- 2–3 solid references