Geriatric ED Physical Therapist I-Mt Sinai Hospital ED- Part Time 22.5 hrs/wk Days - one wkwnd/day

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Mount Sinai Health System as a Geriatric ED Physical Therapist, focusing on providing expert care to geriatric patients in the Emergency Department. This part-time role invites experienced professionals committed to collaborative treatment and documentation, enhancing patient outcomes in a dynamic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute care/hospital physical therapy experience required.
• APTA Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) certification preferred.
• Previous experience in ED and home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial examinations and implements treatment interventions.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary team and documents timely.
• Attends conferences and maintains therapy attendance records.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Masters degree in PT

Doctorate preferred

Current New York State Physical Therapy license

Job description

Geriatric ED Physical Therapist I-Mt Sinai Hospital ED- Part Time 22.5 hrs/wk Days - one wkwnd/day

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Description

Performs initial examinations and provides physical therapy interventions to the Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Department's Geriatric patient population. Works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager (Inpatient/Acute). This position requires a minimum 1 year of acute care/hospital Physical Therapy experience and must demonstrate ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team (physician, social work, case management). The candidate chosen for this position will work exclusively in the Emergency Department, collaborating with our Geriatric medicine teams for the safest outcomes of this population. An APTA Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) certification is strongly preferred for this position.

Description

Performs initial examinations and provides physical therapy interventions to the Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Department's Geriatric patient population. Works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager (Inpatient/Acute). This position requires a minimum 1 year of acute care/hospital Physical Therapy experience and must demonstrate ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team (physician, social work, case management). The candidate chosen for this position will work exclusively in the Emergency Department, collaborating with our Geriatric medicine teams for the safest outcomes of this population. An APTA Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) certification is strongly preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial examinations, establishes appropriate goals, plans and implements treatment interventions, performs timely re-examinations and modifies goals and treatment interventions accordingly. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated.
• Assumes responsibility for all documentation requirements in a timely manner, i.e., initial examinations, progress notes, monthly summaries and discharge summaries.
• Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated.
• Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in coordination with appropriate team members. Writes letters of medical necessity when indicated.
• Participates in discharge planning, makes recommendations for continued physical therapy and provides home exercise programs when appropriate.
• Attends all appropriate conferences, rounds, in-services and meetings.
• Will be assigned additional patients in the event that coverage is necessary as dictated by staffing needs.
• Attends clinics as assigned.
• Maintains therapy attendance records, patient charges and statistics.
• Participates in the supervision of Rehab Patient Care Associates, volunteers, and students.
• Must be a current member of the APTA.
• Must follow all MSH policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Masters degree in PT required. Doctorate preferred
• 1 year of experience in acute care rehabilitation required.
• Previous experience as a PT in the ED preferred
• Previous home care experience preferred
• Current New York State Physical Therapy license.
  
  

Collective bargaining unit: PTCNC-MSH

PTCNC at Mount Sinai Hospital, 472 - Acute Hospital Therapy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42.8204 - $47.4681 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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