Physical Therapist-Per Diem - Clifton Park

Responsibilities

• Integrate elements of patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions in a manner designed to maximize patient’s functional outcomes.
• Document treatments and patient progress according to professional, department policies and procedures.
• Functions as a part of the multidisciplinary team working with patients with a primary diagnosis of CVA, SCI, LE Amputation, Orthopedics, and Cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status.
• Prioritize patient care needs.
• Accurately assess patient’s rehab needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner.
• Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards.
• All clinical and payer required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible and in accordance with organizational requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree.
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration.
• 1 year of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written.

Pay

Newly hired employees will be paid at a rate of $43.73-$56.58 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.