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POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physical Therapist III. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for examination, assessment, care planning, and performing physical therapy treatment. Provides treatment intervention that restores bodily functions and prevents disability following injury or disease. The Physical Therapist delegates and monitors responsibilities assigned to support staff and students. Participates in performance improvement activities and in all mandatory staff education programs. Ensures charge generation as prescribed by business practice.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: 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 patient's status for developing optimal treatment plan. Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the Treatment Plan when appropriate..
- CARE PLANNING: Develops and implements a care plan that meets the identified needs of the patient and care partners. The care plan must include measurable short and long term goals with time frames.
- INTERVENTIONS: Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards. Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with patient and family. Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals. Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals. Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process.
- PATIENT PROGRESS: Evaluates patient's progress and response to therapy, and modifies treatment intervention as needed.
- EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION: Participates in Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors. Teaches and supervises assigned students in the appropriate techniques, skills and procedures. Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels. Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students.
- ORGANIZATION: Responsible for certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures. Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
- DISCHARGE PLANNING: Develops and implements discharge plan in conjunction with patient, care partners and other members of the care team.
- PARTICIPATION: Participates in team meetings, case conferences and committees as assigned.
- DOCUMENTATION: Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement. Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements. Clinical Documentation is through and completes using appropriate medical and clinical terminology. Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record.
- OTHER: Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates appropriate professionalism during job performance. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- To qualify you must have a Graduate of a professional degree program in Physical Therapy.
- Experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital or health care setting is preferred.
- New York State Physical Therapist License.
- CPR certification.
REQUIRED LICENSES: HrtSvr/First Aid/CPR/AED Cert, Phys Thrpst License-NYS
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network 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 Hospital-Brooklyn 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. If you wish to view Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal EEO is the law poster or visit for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
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