Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care to adults in rehabilitation and nursing care settings, developing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.

You will instruct patients and caregivers on exercises to perform between sessions, and coordinate the plan of care with Rehabilitation Supervisors, physicians, and other disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active NYS Physical Therapist license.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and physical therapy to adult patients.
• Establish short and long term rehabilitation goals and monitor progress.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in exercises between sessions and after discharge.
• Coordinate plan of care with Rehabilitation Supervisors, physicians and other disciplines.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical communication

Plan of care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Licensed PT in NYS

CPR certification

Job description

Located along scenic waterfront property in Brooklyn, NY, our Centers for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care have earned a reputation for providing quality and compassionate care delivered through programs and services that support individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.

Responsible for direct patient care and providing physical treatment to adult patients. Establishes short and long term rehabilitation goals according to an individualized patient treatment plan and measures progress in achieving these goals. Instructs patients and caregivers in activities that are to be carried out between treatments and after discharge. Coordinates and communicates plan of care and findings with Rehabilitation Supervisors, physician and other disciplines as needed.

Minimum of Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from an accredited institute of learning. Minimum of one-year experience in providing therapy treatments in a health care setting. Registered, licensed PT in NYS. Valid CPR certification.