Physical Therapist

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role emphasizes a person-centered approach to care, focusing on promoting optimal health and improving patients' physical functions. The ideal candidate will have a valid license to practice in New York and will be responsible for administering physical therapy treatments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing patient education. Join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, compassion, and excellence in patient care, and enjoy a competitive benefits package that supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Administers physical therapy under supervision, evaluating patients and planning treatments.
• Uses therapeutic modalities to relieve pain and improve function.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy.
• Collaborates with health team members for treatment planning.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Manual therapy

Education

Valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Valid limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist

Job description

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Under supervision, administers physical therapy in a health care setting. Examines and evaluates the patient's condition and plans and administers treatments to promote optimal health. Seeks to relieve pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function and limit disabilities resulting from injury or disease. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and physical therapy standards of care; performs related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Treats and takes measures to prevent disability or other health conditions through the application of therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation, manual therapy such as massage, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.

2. Performs and interprets tests and measurements to assist in diagnosis and prognosis.

3. Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary health team in planning and evaluation of treatment.

4. Provides patient education in health, wellness, and safety.

5. Maintains treatment area, orders supplies, keeps records and prepares reports.

6. May supervise student’s training in physical therapy or physical therapist assistants.

7. May make home visits.

8. May accompany patients on shopping or travel excursions to assess their abilities in these situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); or,

2. Valid limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by NYSED.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities