Staff Physical Therapist *Langone Orthopedic Center*

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking academic medical center as a Staff Physical Therapist, where you'll evaluate and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients. This role emphasizes collaboration, clinical decision-making, and patient education, ensuring that each individual receives tailored care. You'll be part of a diverse team committed to excellence in patient-centered care, contributing to the rehabilitation journey of patients in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your skills in a prestigious institution, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required, with NYS license or permit.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical therapy needs and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation methods and goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field

Tools

BLS certification

Heartsaver CPR/AED certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Staff Physical Therapist at the Langone Orthopedic Center.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervised program of rehabilitation.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations - Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis. Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan.
2. Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the Treatment Plan when appropriate.
3. Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards.
4. Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with patient and family.
5. Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals.
6. Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals.
7. Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process.
8. Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.
9. Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements.
10. Clinical Documentation is thorough and completes using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.
11. Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record.
12. Participates in Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors.
13. Teaches and supervises assigned students in the appropriate techniques, skills and procedures.
14. Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels.
15. Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students.
16. Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures.
17. Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
18. Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. New York State Physical Therapy License or temporary permit. Good communication and interpersonal skills. BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) OR Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position.

Required Licenses: Phys Thrpst Temp Permit-NYS, Phys Thrpst License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $100,583.13 - $116,639.08 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.