Part Time Physical Therapist

Health Plus Management•Cedarhurst, NY

About The Position

Interventional Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of N.Y., P.C. provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services at offices in New Rochelle, Tremont, and Cedarhurst. The organization emphasizes exceptional patient care and offers a friendly, knowledgeable staff environment. This part-time role is open to recent graduates and experienced physical therapists. The schedule is Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pay of $50.00 per hour. Immediate availability is noted.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an outpatient musculoskeletal practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and interpret evaluations and test results, and determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
Help patients accomplish treatment plans and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises.
Instruct, encourage, and assist patients with physical activities, including non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and use of assistive or supportive devices such as crutches and canes.
Administer physical therapy treatments, including massages, traction, electrical muscle stimulation, moist hot packs, ice, and ultrasound; direct treatments given by aides and assistants.
Evaluate treatment effects by observing, noting, and evaluating patient progress, and recommend adjustments or modifications.
Design home exercise programs to support continuation of the therapeutic plan after discharge.
Document patient care services in the E.H.R. system and/or written charts.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.