Full Time Physical Therapist - Float

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).