Physical Therapist

Company: Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Location: Westbury
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Full Time-Direct Hire Position

Full Health Benefits

Salary: $80K-$114K Salary

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm (lunch from 1-3pm), Friday 9am-5pm

Our client is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to join their team in Westbury, NY.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST CARRY AN ACTIVE NEW YORK STATE PT LICENSE**

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist work with patients along with Ortho, PMR, Neuro, Chiro, and Acupuncture in an outpatient facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Education And Experience

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program. **Prefer Entry Level to 6 months of experience as a Physical Therapy aide Must have a Bachelor's degree. Current and active license from the New York state Board of Physical Therapy Examiner.

Physical Requirements

Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

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