Physical Therapist Per Diem

Responsibilities/Duties

• Provides physical therapy services including evaluations and treatment in accordance with policy and procedures of state laws and the professional code of ethics.
• Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions that may include, but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy (including soft tissue and joint mobilization); physical agents or modalities; and patient-related instruction (including home exercise program).
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation including but not limited to initial evaluations, SOAP notes and flow sheets for each patient visit; reevaluation (every 30 days or 10 visits for Medicare patients whichever comes first) and the documented discharge of the patient.
• Documentation will be completed in a timely manner that is consistent with all laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains complete and accurate billing practices.
• Aids front desk in maintaining authorizations.
• Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others.
• Supervises assistive personnel (and when appropriate students) assure safe care.
• Updates clinical skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organization.
• Aids and participates in in-service presentations after attending continuing education courses or as requested.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PT/DPT program, Valid NYS Physical Therapy license.
• A strong interest in Orthopedics and Sports Therapy.
• Minimum one year's experience in Orthopedics.
• Advanced certifications a plus.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.