Physical Therapist Fee for Service

ADAPT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Management

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations, develop treatment plans, and assist individuals with disabilities. The role requires a Master's in Physical Therapy and a current NY State license. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills to deliver effective therapy services and maintain patient confidentiality. Flexible schedules and competitive salaries are available, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation annually on muscle tone and strength.
• Develops treatment plans based on assessments.
• Selects activities to aid consumers in adjusting to disabilities.
• Documents therapy activities and results per policy.
• Records progress on all active cases in therapy.
• Refers patients to other clinical services as appropriate.
• Follows regulations regarding service provision and billing.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Good organizational skills

Good oral and written communications skills

Analytical ability to evaluate conditions

Education

Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

Benefits

• Supportive Management
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Overview

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in accordance with agency policies, regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and standards of profession. Duties and activities may vary based on assignments and program.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluation on individuals annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living, including transfers and wheelchair management, need for adaptive equipment and recommendations for changes in present equipment.
• Develops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment.
• Selects educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability and teaches adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks.
• Integrates and provides therapeutic services in or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff.
• Documents therapy activities and results in patients’ records in accordance with practices’ policy and procedures, assists in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of consumers’ medical/psychiatric condition.
• Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur.
• Refers patients to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate.
• Follows all regulations regarding service provision and billing. Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 individuals (equivalent to about 4 hours of therapy).
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co- workers, consumers, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate consumer’s condition and progress and select appropriate therapy techniques.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s in Physical Therapy.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. IPSIDD approval preferred.

License/Certification

• Current NY State license in Physical Therapy