Patient-Centered Physical Therapist - Community Health

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Heights Health Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary care team in a community-based setting. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.

The ideal candidate has NY licensure and 2+ years of outpatient or related experience, with a patient-centered approach, strong documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current New York State Physical Therapist licensure/registration.
• Two or more years of Physical Therapist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and interpret findings to determine the nature and extent of functional limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable therapeutic goals.
• Provide direct physical therapy treatment and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical findings.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, mobility, injury prevention, and ongoing wellness.
• Assess patient progress toward established goals and determine when treatment modifications are necessary.
• Initiate discharge planning and appropriately discharge patients once maximum therapeutic benefit has been achieved.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services and patient management.
• Provide appropriate clinical direction and oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

Morris Heights Health Center is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary care team in a community-based setting. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.

The ideal candidate has NY licensure and 2+ years of outpatient or related experience, with a patient-centered approach, strong documentation, and teamwork.