Physical Therapist

FlexStaff is hiring a Regional Physical Therapist for our client.

Compensation: $66/hr

Location

Prospect Pl, Brooklyn NY (Orientation in the Bronx) Schedule: 830a - 530p Contract Length: Temp to perm opportunity based on performance and business needs.

The Physical Therapist oversees plans and administers Physical therapy treatment programs for medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.

Additional Requirement: Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable vehicle required

The Regional Physical Therapist oversees, plans, and administers physical therapy treatment programs for those medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.

This role involves the provision of physical therapy services in outpatient, clinic, and home settings across multiple locations within a geographic region.

In addition, this role will have a significant involvement in auditing and quality reviews.

The regional Physical Therapist will be responsible for making recommendations to the Regional Rehabilitation Manager and Director of Rehabilitation regarding service delivery and documentation of services.

Job Responsibilities

Direct Participant Care

• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site, outpatient clinic, and/or in the field (participant’s home, nursing homes, etc.)
• Documents all pertinent information as required; including but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, care plans, daily statistics, EMR etc.
• Participates in developing a patient care plan with interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment and recommends to the Director of Rehabilitation the purchase of necessary items for the

Job Description

• Provides clinical instruction, mentoring, and direction to PTA’s, and Students as assigned.
• Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
• Acting member of the IDT.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Assist Regional Rehabilitation Manager and Rehabilitation Director in ensuring that all therapy services comply with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies.
• Assist Regional Rehabilitation Manager and Rehabilitation Director in monitoring and reviewing patient records, documentation, and progress reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating therapy sessions.
• Participate in administrative and Inter Disciplinary Team meetings and provide reports on team performance, patient outcomes, and operational needs.
• Included but not limited to: Morning Report, Service Determination Requests, Root Cause Analysis Meetings, Transfer Meetings, and Care Planning

Other Duties as Assigned

• Will provide supervision of Physical Therapy services in clinic and field as necessary
• Will provide orientation and clinical guidance to new team members as needed

Education

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, valid New York State Physical Therapy license.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Experience in clinical practice across a range of settings preferred (e. g., outpatient, home health, acute care, rehabilitation).
• Geriatric experience is preferred.

License: Current New York State Education Department Physical Therapy licensure/registration.

Additional Requirements

• Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing home and sites/clinics.
• Knowledge of PACE regulations.
• Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred.

Language: Bilingual preferred depending on region (participant demographics and location of PACE sites).

*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).