Senior Associate Physical Therapist - Level I

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals in New York is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat complex patient conditions while collaborating with other health professionals. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring treatment precautions, and maintaining equipment.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or have one year of relevant experience, along with a valid license to practice in New York. Join us to provide optimal patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration as a Physical Therapist in New York.
• One year of professional experience in administering physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat complex patient conditions.
• Collaborate with other health professionals.
• Ensure treatment precautions are followed.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Provide teaching and guidance to less experienced therapists.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Collaboration with health professionals

Supervision of staff

Teaching and guidance

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position: Under general supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, performs complex activities of a high professional level in the practice of physical therapy. May be responsible for the supervision of staff physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. Examines and evaluates the patient's condition and plans and administers treatments to promote optimal health. Seeks to relieve pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function and limit disabilities resulting from injury or disease. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and physical therapy standards of care. All personnel perform related work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats complex conditions of patients to identify problems and needs. Evaluates and implements appropriate treatment plans. Sets priorities and delivers or directs care to meet patient requirements.
• Ensures that treatment precautions are taken in the implementation of the patient regimen (e.g., cervical traction; thoracic, lumbar or pelvic fractures; cerebral pressure; I.V. or arteriole line monitoring).
• Collaborates with health professionals from other disciplines, such as occupational therapy, speech and audiology, psychology, social work and other disciplines in the treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and materials and ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Participates in meetings on a clinical, departmental, interdisciplinary or other basis.
• Participates in implementing and ensuring the maintenance of proper standards of physical therapy practice. Reviews clinical case records for accuracy and completeness.
• Guides support staff in rendering routine patient care.
• Provides teaching, guidance and direction to less experienced therapists in rendering care. Acts as a role model or team leader.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of training and educational activities for departmental staff and other appropriate staff.
• Evaluates student performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement.
• Assists in the design, coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of new physical therapy programs.
• Participates in classes, conferences and workshops, and keeps staff up-to-date on recent developments in one or more clinical specialties in rehabilitation, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology or cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Prepares and submits reports and statistics on a regular and timely basis. Prepares records according to departmental procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a valid license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) AND one of the following:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university; or
• One (1) year of professional experience in administering physical therapy.