Physical Therapist

Summit Health; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Medical coverage

Job summary

Summit Health in Maine seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to perform initial exams, document prognosis and plan treatments, and progress patients toward goals. You will supervise staff and educate patients on therapy, injury prevention, and home care, coordinating with physicians as needed.

The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, NYS license, BLS, and strong communication. Salary range $80,000–$110,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Strong communication with patients, insurers, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, PT billing codes.
• Knowledge of manual PT treatments, use of modalities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, identifying problems and a diagnosis.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in EMR.
• Plan and carry out individually designed physical therapy programs.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans for maximum benefit.
• Direct, supervise, and communicate with supportive personnel.
• Provide educational information on physical therapy and injury prevention.
• Discharge patients and arrange follow-up care or referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR

MS Word

Excel

PT billing codes

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients’ homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enter information into EMR
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel
• Provide educational information about physical therapy and physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health.
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. And instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy- required
• NYS Physical Therapy License and Registration- required
• BLS Certification- required
• Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers
• Communicate with MDs on a continuously basis in regards to patient care
• Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, PT billing codes
• Knowledge of manual PT treatments, use of modality and PT exercise equipment

Pay Range $80,000 - $110,000

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

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Total Rewards at VillageMD

• Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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