Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System seeks a Physical Therapist in New York, responsible for evaluating patients and delivering care per the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role includes developing personalized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient well-being.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a New York State license. The position requires one year of supervised experience and offers a flexible hourly work schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science program in Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration required.
• One-year experience as a staff physical therapist under qualified supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient examinations, evaluations, and treatments.
• Develops and implements a plan of care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Maintains accurate documentation and prepares reports.
• Provides education and support to patients and their families.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient education

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

New York State Physical Therapist licensure

DPT or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and the outcomes of the patient/client as described in the New York State Physical Therapy Practice Act and Guide to Physical Therapy Practice (APTA). The therapist assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while teaching them to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PT coordinates, delegates and supervises appropriate responsibilities assigned to support staff (Physical Therapist Assistants, students, rehab aides, etc.). Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to provide prevention and wellness services including screening and health promotion.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete patient past medical history and history of present condition
• Performs a complete system review of the patient
• Completes accurate and appropriate test and measures
• Determines the appropriateness for physical therapy treatment following the examination.
• Recognizes and makes appropriate referral to another practitioner as needed.
• Determines the physical therapy diagnosis based on the physical therapy examination
• Determines the amount of time required to reach the optimal level of improvement
• Develops a plan of care that specifies the interventions to be used and their timing and frequency
• Conducts a reexamination to determine changes in patient/client status and to modify or redirect interventions as appropriate
• Uses various physical therapy procedures and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect, and makes changes to the plan of care as needed
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient and therapist safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Performs patient/ family education timely to prevent delays in discharge
• Demonstrates the ability to treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Determines the anticipated goals and expected outcomes for the episode of care
• Participates in outcomes data collection and analysis to determine the effectiveness of intervention
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation that meets current standards and policies
• Interacts professionally with patients/ families and involves the patient/ family in the formation of the plan of care
• Maintains current patient schedule board or book
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science program in Physical Therapy with curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.
• One-year experience as a staff physical therapist under qualified supervision.

PREFERRED

• DPT or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• New York State Physical Therapist licensure and registration.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 97221
Department PHYSICAL THERAPY - IRU
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $55/Hourly Flat Rate