Rotational Per Diem Physical Therapist

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,257 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will rotate across inpatient, outpatient, and acute services under supervision, performing initial examinations and delivering physical therapy interventions for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include documenting exams and progress, training families or care partners, selecting appropriate equipment, and contributing to discharge planning with home exercise programs as

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required with DPT preferred.
• 0–1 year of professional experience; vestibular physical therapy experience highly desirable.
• Must be a current member of the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial examinations, establishes goals, plans and implements treatment interventions; coordinates with other disciplines.
• Assumes responsibility for all documentation, including initial examinations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated.
• Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment and writes letters of medical necessity when indicated.
• Participates in discharge planning and provides home exercise programs when appropriate.
• Attends conferences, rounds, inservices and meetings.
• May be assigned additional patients as staffing needs dictate.
• Attends clinics as assigned.
• Maintains therapy attendance records, patient charges and statistics.
• Supervises Rehab Patient Care Associates, volunteers, and students.

Skills

Vestibular Physical Therapy experience

Education

Master's Degree

DPT preferred

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will rotate across inpatient, outpatient, and acute services under supervision, performing initial examinations and delivering physical therapy interventions for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include documenting exams and progress, training families or care partners, selecting appropriate equipment, and contributing to discharge planning with home exercise programs as