Per Diem Physical Therapist: Inpatient & Outpatient Rotation

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside in New York, NY seeks an entry-level physical therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform initial assessments, establish goals, plan and implement interventions across inpatient, outpatient and acute settings, with supervision from Therapy Manager or Professional Practice Manager.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, family training, discharge planning, and collaboration with other disciplines.

Qualifications

• 0 – 1 year of experience
• Collective bargaining unit: PTCNC-MSH

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, inservices 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.
• Performs other related duties.

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside in New York, NY seeks an entry-level physical therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform initial assessments, establish goals, plan and implement interventions across inpatient, outpatient and acute settings, with supervision from Therapy Manager or Professional Practice Manager.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, family training, discharge planning, and collaboration with other disciplines.