Physical Therapist (PT) – Job Description
Job Purpose:
Evaluate patients, develop individualized care plans, and provide or direct physical therapy interventions prescribed by the referring physician, while considering the patient's physical condition and age-related needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients to determine physical therapy needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and therapeutic interventions.
- Administer or direct appropriate physical agents and rehabilitation procedures.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Provide therapy appropriate to the patient's age and physical condition.
- Work with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of the rehabilitation team.
- Maintain appropriate patient documentation and treatment records.
- Provide rehabilitation services to patients in a geriatric and rehab population, depending on the specific assignment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Active New York State Physical Therapist (PT) license
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred
- CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) preferred/required on the current Staff PT posting
- Prior experience is not required for the current Staff PT position; new graduates may be accepted with up to six months of on-the-job training.
- Previous experience in a rehabilitative medicine setting is preferred.