Outpatient Physical Therapist--Per Diem
About The Position
Albany Med Health System is seeking a per diem physical therapist for its Outpatient PM&R team. The role supports staff coverage and patient demand, with a flexible schedule of 8–30 hours per week. The clinic emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered care, mentorship, career growth, and evidence-based treatment. Its facility includes a large open gym, private treatment rooms, and specialized equipment such as the Bioness Vector, Bioness L300 Cuff, Bioness BITS, and Radial Pressure Wave. Clinical experience or interest in neurology and vestibular rehabilitation is encouraged but not required; experience in sports, neurologic, pelvic rehabilitation, or lymphedema care is also welcomed. The physical therapist provides services to restore function and mobility, relieve pain, prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, applying diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, educating patients and families, maintaining clinical documentation, and participating in professional and unit activities. The position is primarily on-site and may involve exposure to infectious materials and chemicals. A bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program is required; a master's or doctoral degree is preferred. Current New York State registration to practice and current BLS certification are required. One year of outpatient physical therapy experience and specialty or board certifications are preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current New York State registration to practice physical therapy in New York.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to perform essential physical therapist duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where feasible.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules and policy and procedure manuals, and document patient care on established forms.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate percentages, mean, mode, and median.
- Ability to evaluate the human body and formulate and administer a treatment plan using subjective information and objective tests and measurements.
- Ability to use modalities related to the electromagnetic and acoustic spectra.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, perform simple statistical analysis, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to instruct and share physical therapy knowledge internally and externally.
- Ability to accept direction and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and improve performance through continuing education.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects and tools, reaching, speaking, hearing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, assisting patients with movement, and moving equipment.
- Ability to protect sensitive patient and organizational information in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting; not required.
- Specialty or board certification in a physical therapy area; not required.
- Clinical specialty skill or interest in neurology and vestibular rehabilitation.
- Experience providing care in sports, neurologic, pelvic rehabilitation, or lymphedema.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services to restore function and mobility, relieve pain, prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities, and promote fitness and health.
- Perform essential physical therapist skills addressing relevant body systems and the continuum of patient/client care throughout the lifespan.
- Review medical histories and assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
- Apply diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interpret findings; and plan, establish, and implement treatments.
- Advise, consult with, and teach clients, family members, and others about treatment procedures and supportive activities.
- Develop treatment plans describing the strategy, purpose, and anticipated outcome.
- Develop and analyze reports and data needed for unit operations.
- Complete and maintain required paperwork and case documentation.
- Follow safe work practices and procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities, and attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Communicate and cooperate effectively with patients, family members, employees, and others, and seek input to achieve consensus.
- Anticipate and resolve potential problems to maintain continuity of appropriate patient care.
- Evaluate, monitor, and direct financial aspects of clinical operations.
- Protect sensitive information in accordance with applicable policies and minimum-necessary access standards.
Benefits
- Career development and mentorship, including 1:1 mentorship and leadership opportunities.
- Support with continuing education.
- Paid documentation time.
- Opportunities to participate in clinic-organized community service and volunteering events.
- Supportive, collaborative culture focused on patient-centered, high-quality care.
- The employer describes its salary, benefits, and time off as regionally competitive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
