physical therapist 3 - Brooklyn Heights, NY , USA, United States - SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist 3.

The successful candidate will:

• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled physical therapy service according to the department standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, orthotic and prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department policy and procedure.
• Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise program, safety, fall prevention, use of appropriate assistive device, etc.
• Participate in departmental in-services.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment, be a team player, and a role model for other staff members.
• Provide supervision and guidance for Rehab/Therapy Aides.
• Assist with quality assurance and inventory control efforts.
• Model the organization's We Care values in interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by New York State.
• New York State Physical Therapist licensure.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree/Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.

Work Schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday; 10:00am to 6:00pm


Salary Grade/Rank:
SL-2


Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
An approved COVID-19 vaccination.


Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at