PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Better Healthcare OT/PT, PLLC; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Healthcare OT/PT, PLLC is seeking a Physical Therapist for Nassau & Suffolk Counties, NY. The role includes evaluating referred patients, formulating treatment plans, and delivering therapy services per plan.

The position may involve supervising PT assistants and collaborating with physicians and case managers. Active NYS PT license in good standing is required, with homecare duties in a full-time setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Active NYS Physical Therapy license in good standing as required by the NYS Office of the Professions.

Responsibilities

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations, determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment/evaluation of the patient/client needs.
• Evaluates results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping protected health information confidential.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and cosigns Physical Therapy Assistant's progress notes.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the therapist may perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program

Active NYS License in good standing (NYS PT License Certification)

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Nassau &, Suffolk Counties NY - Full Time/1099/H1B

Homecare

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Work cooperatively with physicians, and case managers. May supervise physical therapy assistants, and aides Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience, and direction from manager to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• NYS PT License Certification by New York State Office of the Professions and practices Physical Therapy according to the state requirements - active NYS License in good standing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations, determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment/evaluation of the patient/client needs.
• Evaluates results of Physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping protected health information confidential.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and cosigns Physical Therapy Assistant's progress notes.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The Physical Therapist will be expected to perform other reasonable duties as assigned