Physical Therapist - Rehab

About the Role

Completes medically prescribed Physical Therapy assessment, plans and implements treatment program, and reassesses patient status as indicated to restore function and/or maximize ability following disease or disability.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Physical Therapy and licensure or licensure eligibility in New York State
• AHA-BLS certification is required within 6 months of hire; a current non-AHA-BLS card will be honored up to the date of renewal
• Ability to physically treat inpatients or outpatients and complete accurate and legible documentation as per established guidelines
• Ability to qualitatively evaluate and treat all age groups and diagnostic categories in inpatient, outpatient, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Sub-Acute Rehab settings
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated P.T. treatment plan, level of expected patient participation, and expected outcome
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and the medical/CVPH staff as a member of the Rehabilitation team
• Training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided