Physical Therapist - New York - Touro University

Description

Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatments to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities and promote overall patients' fitness and health. This is an excellent opportunity for graduating students, early career professional and licensed physical therapist seeking flexible part time opportunities while delivering meaningful patient care to a diverse population.

This position is open to licensed Physical Therapists, Physical therapist Assistants, as well as graduating students from accredited DPT or PTA programs.

Responsibilities

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Qualifications

Education/Experience

• This position is open to licensed Physical Therapists, Physical therapist Assistants, as well as graduating students from accredited DPT or PTA programs.
• Current New York State Physical Therapist License or license eligible

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)

• Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or expected graduation
• Eligibility for New York State licensure within 6 months of hire
• Prior clinical experience (clinical rotations, internships, or externships accepted)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Clinical skills in physiological assessment, health promotion, and pain management
• Ability to create safe, effective treatment environments
• Excellent bedside manners and ability to motivate patients
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Commitment to quality care, legal compliance, and maintaining high energy levels
• Persistence in achieving patient outcomes

Maximum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $48,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at and x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID

College TUNY - New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Position Type Part-Time

Schedule Shift Monday - Thursday: 1 pm - 6 pm, Friday 8am- 2pm

Hours Per Week 20

Travel None

Category Healthcare/Clinics

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US