Physical Therapist - Inpatient

• The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to the P.T. supervisor, PM&R Director and/or his d
• esignee and has the responsibility for planning and implementing specific evaluations and treatment of
• patients referred for physical therapy.
• Conducts patient initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments in a proficient, professional,
• thorough, and timely manner.
• Develops an effective P.O.C. and discharge plan based on these
• findings while establishing measurable/functional short and lo.
• Responsible for preparing functional, objective, complete and timely documentation of any
• patient. Completing necessary
• charge slips and properly documenting treatment on in and out
• patient tracking forms.
• Treats patients with respect, compassion and understanding, and aids in the care and safety of
• patients at all times.
• Practices physical therapy consistent with their job description APTA code of ethics and
• standards of practice.
• Knowledgeable of all treatment modalities, mechanics, indications and contraindications and able
• to utilize all modalities in a proficient and safe manner.
• Utilizes effective techniques in applying manual techniques, stretching and strengthening
• exercises and all exercise equipment.
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the PM&R Division and
• performs evaluations in the proper sequence.
• Conducts a proper review of patients' medical records prior to treatments, and when possible
• speaking to the assigned nurse/medical resident, while assuring confidentiality of all information
• and records.
• Educates patients and their families in the safe and effective performance of
• gait/transfers/ambulation, use of ambulatory devices, PM&R equipment; formulates a daily HEP,
• written and verbal, based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness.
• Conducts Q.I./P.I. Activities as directed by their supervisor or PM&R Director, accurately,
• completely and in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions; has
• initiative and can be counted on for day-to-day activities and performs other duties as required
• or requested by their supervisors.
• Communicates effectively with patients and inter and intra departmental staff and c
• ommunicates unaffected findings to MD/RN/PM&R Director, Physical Therapist Supervisor as
• appropriate.
• Utilizes safe and effective body mechanics in having patients perform ambulation,
• transfers;
• bed level activities and exercise.
• Insures PM&R equipment and modalities are properly functioning, clean and in good order.
• Treats patients of all ages (e.g. neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics,
• elderly, ages 0 - 120 years, race, creed, gender and disabilities without bias or prejudice.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• This position requires a minimum education of DPT and a minimum
• of 1 year job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: The three year minimum experience level can be waived when
• a particular P.T. is known to us as a per diem staff member and demonstrated a convincingly proficient
• ability to perform the job.

License,

Physical Therapy New York State.
Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program.
Must be eligible for State license/registration.
Freshers are welcome to apply
Union - 1199
Tues - Fri / 12pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9am -5pm
Hourly Rate: $56.3723
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