Physical Therapist

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. 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

Doctoral Degree  in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of
education and related experience. Current License to practice as a Physical
Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as
needed.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).