Physical Therapist

Knowledge Builders Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Builders Inc. is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist for a 20-hour-per-week assignment in New York. The role involves evaluating patients, creating individualized treatment plans, and delivering skilled PT interventions to promote recovery and function.

You will document assessments in the EHR, educate patients and staff, and collaborate with physicians to ensure coordinated care. Licensure in NYS with DPT and NPTE, plus at least one year of experience, are required.

Qualifications

• DPT from a program registered by NYSED or CAPTE, or equivalent.
• Pass the NPTE and be licensed to practice PT in NYS.
• Minimum one year of experience as a PT.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation and functional assessment of patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on findings.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and monitor progress.
• Document evaluations, treatment, progress notes and discharge summaries in the EHR.
• Educate patients and direct care staff on diagnosis and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members for coordinated care.
• Serve on Safe Patient Handling and Falls committees as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

New York State PT license

NPTE Pass

Job description

Job Description

JOB-20750 Physical Therapist - 26 - 01805

Job Duties:Perform initial evaluation and functional assessment of newly admitted patients and patients returning from outsidehospitalization. Develop individualized treatment plan based on clinical findings. Provide skilled physical therapy interventionsfor patients. Monitor progress and modify interventions as clinically indicated. Document in EHR timely and accurately allevaluations, treatment, progress notes and discharge summaries. Educate patients and direct care staff regarding diagnosis,treatment plans, fall and injury prevention strategies. Collaborate with physicians and other team members to ensurecoordinated care for patients. Serve in Safe Patient Handling and Falls committees as needed. This is not an exhaustive list.

Minimum requirements, including licenses and certifications:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a program registered byNew York State Education Department or accredited by CAPTE, or equivalent if educated outside the USA. Pass the NationalTherapy exam (NPTE) and be licensed to practice Physical Therapy in NYS. Minimum one year experience. Candidates that meet minimum requirements should be submitted with resumes.

Schedule and anticipate length of assignment:20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 8am to 4:30pm, hours are flexible.

Background check requirements:State & National criminal background checks are required.

Vaccination requirements:Influenza (during season), Hepatitis B and Covid-19.

OMH required training (This training will be provided by OMH):TRUST and annual standard trainings.

Company Description

Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.

We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.

Company Description

Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.

We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.