Physical Therapist 3 (Hourly/Per Diem)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Physical Therapist 3. The successful candidate will: Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled physical therapy in acute care and acute rehabilitation setting, according to department's standard of care. Establish treatment goals and create plan of care to attain established goals. Provide appropriate prn education to patient and family alike. Provide instruction to the patient, family members and other health care professionals involved in the care of the patient. Participate prn in interdisciplinary rounds & huddles. Evaluate and submit requests for durable medical equipment and adaptive assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetic needs. Complete and submit all required patient documentation in electronic medical record; and related work paperwork. Schedule patients, keep attendance, billing, and treatment records. Bill for all services rendered & maintain dept. productivity standards & procedures. Serve as a clinical instructor for Junior/ Level I students. Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides and volunteers. Consult with physician regarding patient care. Participate in departmental in-services and other departmental and interdepartmental activities. Adhere to all compliance regulations, licensure requirements, and federal and state regulations. Model the WE CARE values of the institution.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
New York State Physical Therapist Licensure (or eligible with permit, but must pass within 1-year of hire).
Entry level 0+ years of experience (new graduates are welcome to apply).
Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.

Nice To Haves

BLS/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled physical therapy in acute care and acute rehabilitation setting, according to department's standard of care.
Establish treatment goals and create plan of care to attain established goals.
Provide appropriate prn education to patient and family alike.
Provide instruction to the patient, family members and other health care professionals involved in the care of the patient.
Participate prn in interdisciplinary rounds & huddles.
Evaluate and submit requests for durable medical equipment and adaptive assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetic needs.
Complete and submit all required patient documentation in electronic medical record; and related work paperwork.
Schedule patients, keep attendance, billing, and treatment records.
Bill for all services rendered & maintain dept. productivity standards & procedures.
Serve as a clinical instructor for Junior/ Level I students.
Provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides and volunteers.
Consult with physician regarding patient care.
Participate in departmental in-services and other departmental and interdepartmental activities.
Adhere to all compliance regulations, licensure requirements, and federal and state regulations.
Model the WE CARE values of the institution.