Physical Therapist-25790

Job duties

• Independently administers physical therapy treatment programs and services to individuals recovering from surgery, and/or with more severe or acute physical disabilities, such as fractures, amputations, hemiplegia, peripheral nerve injuries, or other forms of paralysis.
• Obtains and reviews individuals’ information, including health histories.
• Examines and evaluates individuals’ condition, including physical and neurological status; and performs and interprets selected tests and measurements to assess individuals’ potential and existing movement-related disorders.
• Selects, administers, and monitors therapeutic treatment modalities, which may include heat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise with or without assistive devices.
• Conducts and supervises individual and group physical therapy activities and programs to assist individuals in attaining therapeutic goals; and provides instruction and training to individuals in activities of daily living.
• Observes and records individuals’ progress, response, and behavior in accordance with program standards; and modifies treatment plans, interventions, and goals as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered to practice physical therapy in New York State and one year of post licensure experience.
• PREFERRED: Experience with youth ages 12-18.