Physical Therapist - Per-Diem

Elizabeth Seton Children’s; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading children's healthcare organization as a Physical Therapist. This per-diem role involves providing evaluations and treatments to pediatric residents, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Physical Therapy and relevant certifications, ensuring quality care and support for families. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year pediatric PT experience preferred.
• Completion of pediatric clinical affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatments to residents with various medical diagnoses.
• Complete all documentation, including evaluations and progress notes.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for PT students.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy

NYS P.T. License and Registration Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Physical Therapist - Per-Diem role at Elizabeth Seton Children’s

This is a salaried, exempt PT staff position to provide evaluation and individual treatment to assigned residents. Responsibilities include completing all necessary documentation (evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, adaptive equipment justification letters, etc.), attending and reporting at all care plan meetings, providing clinical supervision to PT students, and consulting with other disciplines and families as necessary.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, ensuring their application within organizational policies and procedures.
• Continuously strive to improve the organization’s systems and services.
• Make team-based decisions to fulfill the mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
• Treat residents, families, and co-workers with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
• Provide evaluations and treatments to residents with various medical diagnoses.
• Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of residents as requested by physicians.
• Complete all documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, annual reviews, and discharge summaries for residents on therapy caseloads.
• Responsible for providing monthly PT statistics timely.
• Coordinate treatment programs with interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and maintain adaptive equipment in collaboration with team members.
• Report on residents’ functional levels and progress during interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain communication with families and staff regarding resident care.
• Participate in and contribute to in-service training programs.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for PT students at the center.
• Provide therapy sessions in the hydrotherapy pool as scheduled, once CPR certified.
• Upgrade skills through professional seminars and courses.
• Assist in in-service education for staff.
• Establish communication with outside school therapists and disseminate relevant information during care meetings.
• Adhere to standards of customer service, quality improvement, safety, confidentiality, compliance, and policies.
• Maintain daily records, progress notes, and resident schedules, and complete monthly statistics.
• Attend all interdisciplinary meetings and provide updates on residents’ care plans.
• Perform home visit evaluations as needed for discharge or other situations.
• Participate in new hire orientation and provide educational sessions on relevant topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy
• NYS P.T. License and Registration Certification
• CPR Certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year pediatric PT experience preferred
• Completion of pediatric clinical affiliation

Employee Requirements:

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking, understanding)
• Meet health standards per NYDOH and other agencies
• Meet general health requirements, including a medical and physical exam
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to handle exposure to blood/body fluids
• Assist in evacuation of residents if necessary

Working Conditions

• Well-lit, ventilated work area
• Frequent interruptions
• Potential for extended hours and temporary position changes as needed

Hourly Rate

$75.00/Hour