Physical Therapist II

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury or surgery. You will establish treatment plans, use a range of therapies, and document progress. Collaboration with physicians and case managers is essential.

Active licensure and BLS certification are required, with SC licensure before start date. This is a full-time, on-site role at MUHA and may involve supervising PT staff.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Licensure
• South Carolina license required prior to start date
• Current BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments.
• Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters.
• Documents and reports on patients' progress.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

1 year clinical experience

4-6 years related experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands‑on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000907 COL - Physical Therapy (DMC)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status: Hourly

Hours Per Week :

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

Job Description/Summary: The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands‑on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory

Minimum Training and Education

Education: Doctorate degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy With Minimum of 1 year experience, OR Equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Active Physical Therapist Licensure. Candidates must obtain their South Carolina license prior to their start date, as they cannot begin work without it. The licensure process typically takes less than one month. Once an offer is accepted, candidates are expected to initiate and complete the licensing process before their scheduled start date.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

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