Senior Associate Physical Therapist-Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehab team. Under general supervision, you will examine patients, plan and administer treatments to improve movement and reduce disability.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating care with other disciplines, and contributing to program development. A NYSED license is required, with either a DPT or one year of professional PT experience.

Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State (NYSED).
• DPT degree OR one (1) year of professional experience in administering physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients, plans and administers treatments to promote optimal physical function.
• Supervises staff physical therapists and assistants as needed.
• Coordinates with other health professionals for discharge planning and patient care.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, and participates in meetings to improve clinical care.
• Provides teaching and guidance to less experienced staff and students.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

Job description

Marketing Statement

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

Marketing Statement

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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 to differentiate the complexity, responsibility, and scope of assignment in clinical practice and/or the level of supervision.

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.

In addition to performing some of the major duties of Assignment Level I, as described above, may perform the following:

• Manages clinical services in a physical therapy unit.
• Performs clinical supervision by observing the delivery of treatment, reviewing treatment plans and making recommendations to effectuate patient progress.
• Assigns staff in accordance with patient needs and skill level of staff.
• Clarifies, interprets and implements Physician’s orders and consults with physicians to update orders and report on the progress of patients.
• Coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures of a physical therapy unit. Provides orientation to health care professionals regarding departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement for the unit.
• May coordinate activities in one or more clinical specialties such as pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary diseases. Trains staff in these disciplines. Conducts clinics based on advanced knowledge in the area(s) of specialization.
• Coordinates student program. Maintains communication with schools and oversees student supervision.
• Plans, develops and implements procedures which facilitate communication and cooperation among therapy units and other hospital units and departments.
• Implements new therapy programs; participates in the preparation of treatment protocols.

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.