Senior Physical Therapist

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Orients Therapists to designated rotation, providing instruction regarding treatment protocols and use of equipment.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
• GUIDES CLINICAL REHABILITATION STAFF.
• MAKES PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF EQUIPMENT, IDENTIFIES EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS AND INITIATES REPAIRS BY CONTACTING APPROPRIATE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS.
• ASSISTS WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.
• PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CHART REVIEWS AND ACTIVITIES.
• SERVES AS A LIASON BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND TEAM MEMBERS.
• ATTENDS FAMILY MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE PERTAINING TO THE WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT OF AN ASSIGNED PATIENT.

Job Qualification

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.