Per Diem Physical Therapist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital Weekends, Holidays, Weekdays As Needed

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal diseases, offering advanced orthopedic programs and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. It is consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide. The hospital emphasizes equity, inclusion, and the diverse talents of its faculty, staff, and students. This role involves evaluating patient needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatments within a supervised rehabilitation program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• New York State Physical Therapy License or temporary permit.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) OR CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) is required upon entry to the position.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the clinical education of fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors, teaching and supervising students in appropriate techniques, skills, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels and encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non-Fieldwork students.
• Responsible for a certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures, demonstrating the ability to provide expected patient contact.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat the assigned patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts initial assessments and evaluations of physical therapy needs for assigned patient populations, reviewing medical charts for important information and clarifying referral orders if necessary.
• Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods to accurately determine patient status and develop optimal treatment plans, demonstrating effective clinical decision-making and implementing changes when appropriate.
• Implements treatment plans and protocols according to current professional and health system standards, establishing achievable treatment goals with patients and families.
• Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achieving patient goals, selecting appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and referring patients to other clinical services as needed.
• Assesses the educational needs of patients and families and implements various methods for patient/family education and training during the rehabilitation process.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement, including daily treatment records, in accordance with department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements, using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Robust support system for any stage of life.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level