Physical Therapist - Per Diem, O'Connor Hospital

About the role

You will join an innovative, patient-focused culture committed to improving community health and quality of life. As a Physical Therapist, you will restore or enhance physical function, promote behavioral change, adapt environments, and teach new skills to prevent disability in accordance with professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments; identify functional problems requiring intervention.
• Develop, document, and carry out individualized plans of care to promote optimum function and safety.
• Evaluate and treat assigned caseload daily, determining follow-up needs to maximize functional outcomes.
• Provide and oversee therapy services across acute care, nursing home, short-term rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and aides; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain licensure through required continuing education; adhere to professional, federal, state, local, and Joint Commission standards.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation reflecting care provided and outcomes achieved.
• Act fiscally responsible in supply use and timely submission of patient charges.
• Operate therapy equipment (e.g., safe patient handling devices, exercise machines, modalities).
• Promote respect, dignity, and courteous communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and new programming initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year/Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• New graduates considered; Master’s or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• New York State PT license or valid temporary permit.
• BLS CPR certification within six months of hire.

Skills

• Clinical: evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic techniques, modalities.
• Communication: clear oral and written exchanges with patients, families, and teams.
• Computer: documentation systems, scheduling, and basic office software.
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension: interpret physician orders, clinical literature, and policies.
• Creative Thinking: adapt interventions to patient needs and environments.
• Time Management: manage caseload to meet daily productivity and documentation deadlines.
• Organization: categorize records, maintain compliance documentation.
• Attention to Detail: ensure accuracy in assessments, plans, and billing.
• Interpersonal: collaborate effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Work Level: Light work—frequently exerting up to 20 lbs; constantly negligible force; primarily seated with standing, walking, and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing, crouching.
• Dexterity: frequent typing, grasping, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Sensory: constant seeing/monitor/computer use, visual acuity (color/depth/perception), hearing, and fit testing.

Hazards & Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

Benefits

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time).
• Fully or largely employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.

Pay

Salary range: $41.39 – $62.71 per hour (based on qualifications, experience, education, licensure, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation).