Physical Therapist

Sign-On Bonus:

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting using evidence-based physical therapy techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and achieve functional goals.
• Interpret medical referrals and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical judgment.
• Document patient care, treatment outcomes, and progress accurately in accordance with outpatient regulatory and billing standards.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and ongoing self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with referring providers and outpatient care teams to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
• Supervise and mentor Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in outpatient department performance improvement initiatives and maintain ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to all outpatient clinic safety and infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene practices.

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Possession of a current license or eligibility to be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York.
• CPR certification within the first 3 months of hire.

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree;
  Previous physical therapy experience in a hospital-based setting.

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
  
  Work is performed in a department with several clinical rooms and offices; may require working in close quarters with other employees. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. Work may also be performed in patient rooms throughout the hospital or at an offsite location, as determined by contractual services.
• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
  As needed, gloves, mask, gown, and other PPE as per blood and body fluid and isolation precautions. Off-site locations may require safety goggles, ear plugs, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, or other PPE required by the off-site location.

• All Age Groups

• All — Access to patient information, including restricted information — Level 4