Physical Therapist - Acute Care [Per Diem]

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation
• Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential
• Report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members
• Counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment
• Treatment & Planning
• Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient
• Incorporate training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy
• Apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests
• Leadership
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met
• Address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required
• Required Licensure/Certification: Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist
• Developed leadership skills
• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred

Pay

$71,000.00 - $101,920.00