Ortho Physical Therapy Resident (Part-Time, Onsite)

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a part-time Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident to perform clinical examinations, diagnose and develop individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

You will document encounters, supervise PTAs and students, and participate in ongoing education while supporting department needs with a 30-hour work week including days/evenings. A NYS license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program.
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license or eligible.
• Current CPR Certification.
• New graduates welcome; RF-PTCAS application process noted.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to varying caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conducts clinical examinations, establishes a PT diagnosis and develops a care plan.
• Implements therapeutic interventions including exercise, manual therapy, patient education and modalities.
• Documents all clinical encounters accurately.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, PT students and volunteers.
• Attends our educational opportunities and passes required exams with ≥80%.
• Demonstrates effective teaching in labs and clinical settings.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and oral comms

Team collaboration

Clinical exam skills

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a part-time Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident to perform clinical examinations, diagnose and develop individualized care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

You will document encounters, supervise PTAs and students, and participate in ongoing education while supporting department needs with a 30-hour work week including days/evenings. A NYS license and CPR are required.