Full Time - Physical Therapist - Floater

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 inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES AS REQUIRED.

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.
• 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.