Doctor Of Physical Therapy

ATC New York City•Bronx, NY

About The Position

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a licensed physical therapist with a doctoral degree who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with injuries, mobility limitations, chronic pain, and physical disabilities. In this role, the therapist develops and reassesses patient care plans, evaluates patients’ current functioning and potential for improvement, and provides treatment to relieve pain or develop and restore function. The therapist also documents services, communicates with appropriate personnel, plans for patient discharge, and maintains patient confidentiality and professional competency. Work takes place in various client facility settings, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Requirements

Graduate of a physical therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association, or equivalent.
Current, unrestricted license or registration to practice physical therapy; an active New York State license is required.
Workers' Compensation certification is required.
At least one year of physical therapist experience in a clinical setting.
Current CPR certification as required by the client facility.
Other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Comply with ATC and client-facility policies and procedures.
Develop, implement, and reevaluate each patient's plan of care.
Document services provided accurately and completely.
Evaluate patients and establish goals based on their current functioning and potential for improvement.
Maintain patient-care and facility-practice confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Communicate information effectively to appropriate personnel.
Treat patients to relieve pain and develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
Plan for patient discharge and prepare discharge summaries and instructions.
Provide nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that respects cultural diversity, age appropriateness, patient autonomy, rights, and dignity.
Maintain competency through continuing education and meet state-specific requirements.
Comply with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct.