Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care for adult patients in a rehabilitation setting. You will develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, educating patients and families to support progress and discharge readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Rehabilitation Supervisors and physicians, documenting progress, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of therapy experience in a healthcare setting.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in NYS.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer physical therapy to adult patients.
• Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals per individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in activities between and after treatment sessions.
• Coordinate and communicate the plan of care with Rehabilitation Supervisors, physicians, and other disciplines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

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.

The MJHS Difference

At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.