Per Diem - Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 eligibility 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; a current Permit or License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State is required before the 90‑day exemption period expires.
• 3.0–3 years of relevant experience, required.

Pay

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).