Physical Therapist III

Stony Brook University • East Setauket, NY

12d

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Physical Therapist provides clinical services to patients and is expected to deliver superior patient care with outstanding communication skills while adhering to the organization’s standards of excellence. The role plans and provides physical therapy treatment for inpatient and outpatient populations, including evaluation, treatment, and prevention of disability, injury, disease, and other health conditions. Treatment may use physical, chemical, and mechanical means, including heat, cold, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise, with or without assistive devices. The therapist also performs and interprets tests and measurements to assess functional deficits, determine treatment, and assist in diagnosis and prognosis.

The position coordinates care with other healthcare personnel, evaluates and reports patient progress to the Rehabilitation team, participates in patient care evaluation studies, and helps train physical therapy students. Weekend and holiday patient care is provided on a rotational basis, and the candidate must be available to work in the inpatient PT department on weekends, holidays, or as needed.

The position may be designated as essential during institutional emergencies. It may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory screening requirements, and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or a Certificate in Physical Therapy from an approved and accredited institution.
• New York State Physical Therapy Licensure/Registration, or eligibility for licensure/registration.
• Include a resume/CV with the online application.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
• Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

• For pediatric care: demonstrated pediatric clinical experience.
• For hand rehabilitation: demonstrated hand therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide physical therapy treatment programs for inpatient and outpatient patients, including evaluation, treatment, and prevention of health conditions.
• Use appropriate physical, chemical, and mechanical treatment methods, including modalities and therapeutic exercise, with or without assistive devices.
• Perform and interpret tests and measurements to assess patient deficits, determine treatment, and assist with diagnosis and prognosis.
• Coordinate physical therapy programs with other healthcare personnel, including occupational therapy and nursing.
• Direct and assist patients with gait training, isokinetic exercise, posture training, therapeutic exercise, joint protection, desensitization, edema control, muscle sensory reduction, and home programs.
• Construct or provide splinting, adaptive equipment, and exercise equipment.
• Train patients in the care and use of assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices, including wheelchairs, canes, and crutches.
• Instruct patients and/or parents in postural control and therapeutic procedures, including neurodevelopmental techniques, for continued use.
• Adapt conventional physiotherapeutic techniques for patients who are unable to comprehend them.
• Evaluate, record, and report patient progress to other members of the Rehabilitation team.
• Participate in patient care evaluation studies.
• Participate in training physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students from Stony Brook and affiliated programs.
• Participate in weekend and holiday patient care on a rotational basis and be available for inpatient PT work on weekends, holidays, or as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include annual supplemental pay such as location pay or shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time