Physical Therapist

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Located in Melville , NY

Salary: 82K-100K

Essential Functions:

· Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.

• Reviews and evaluates patients’ conditions and medical records.

· Provides assessment of evaluation.

· Develops short and long term treatment plans and measures patient progress.

· Plans and prepares treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.

· Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.

· Records treatment, response and progress in the patient’s chart and records it in the Electronic Health Record.

· Writes and updates monthly progress notes; maintains all patient chart notes.

· Educates patients on home exercise programs and the use of assistive.

· Provides discharge planning for patient.

· Acts as a liaison between patients and doctors.

· Supervises all activities in directing patient care and proper utilization of support personnel.

· Evaluates treatment with other team members.

· Reviews the physician’s referral and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

· Orients, instructs and directs the work activities of Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.

· Completes required orientation as directed by the Company; attends meetings and seminars as required.

· Adheres to HIPAA, OSHA and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

· Adheres to company policies.

· Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

· Must have a valid Physical Therapist License (for the state you practice in).

· Doctorate or Masters of Physical Therapy required.

· Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive collaborative relationships across all levels.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Must be able to communicate well with patients, co-workers and the general public.

· Must be punctual and dependable.

 

Working Conditions:

· Ability to work evenings and weekends are required.

· Physical Therapists are required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

· Physical Therapists may be required to move heavy equipment.

· Physical Therapist may be required to lift or move patients; ability to lift up to 100 pounds is required.

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