Physical Therapist

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage with no copay

Wellbeing programs and services

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop rehabilitation plans, and guide individuals recovering from injuries or illness. You will perform tests, interpret results, and counsel patients to restore movement and reduce pain in a dynamic Physical Medicine unit.

The role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, participating in teaching and in-service sessions, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Acute care or inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Physical Therapist (PT) credentialed with BCLS/BCPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient evaluation and treatments using PT modalities and interventions.
• Schedules patients and coordinates with care teams.
• Maintains clear billing and clinical documentation.
• Participates in rotations across clinical areas and teaching.
• Supervises PT assistants and promotes clinic housekeeping policies.
• Contributes to department quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy plans

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy

Master's Degree of Physical Therapy

Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy

Job description

Department/Unit

Physical Medicine

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range

$84,783.00 - $131,414.00

Role Overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats injury, disease and other conditions of health. Physical Therapy includes performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems. Physical therapists help people with physical injuries or illnesses regain range of movement and control their pain. Physical therapists help individuals who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age. They help determine the root causes of the trauma, counsel patients, and work with them to create a plan for rehabilitation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administers patient evaluation and treatments employing physical therapy modalities, procedures and interventions.

Schedules patients.

Maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns, and submits accurate billing information.

Participates in rotations in all clinical areas.

Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers.

Participates as a clinical instructor for students.

Supervises PTA’s.

Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas.

Participates with the department quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy - required

Master's Degree of Physical Therapy - required

Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy - required

Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience - preferred

PT - Physical Therapist

Upon Hire - required BCPR - Board Certification Physical Rehabilitation

Upon Hire - required BCLS - Basic Life Support

Upon Hire - required Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely

Pre-Employment Screening

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, State and institutionally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including: Relevant Background Check(s) Drug Screen PPD / Tuberculosis Test Reference Check Applicable vaccinations Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

Access to Sensitive Information

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center Overview

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration.

Employee Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.