Per Diem Physical Therapist - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital Weekends & Holidays, Weekdays As Needed 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Acute Care

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3d • $65 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a leading specialty hospital focused on musculoskeletal diseases, consistently ranked among the top orthopedic centers nationwide. We are seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to evaluate patient needs and implement 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 Clinical Education of Fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors, teaching and supervising assigned students.
• Responsible for a certain level of patient care productivity as indicated by individual Unit Procedures.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations, including reviewing medical charts and clarifying referral orders.
• Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods to accurately determine patient status and develop optimal treatment plans.
• Demonstrates effective clinical decision-making and implements changes to the Treatment Plan when appropriate.
• Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards.
• Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with patient and family.
• Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals.
• Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services.
• Assesses educational needs of patients and families and implements methods for patient/family education and training.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement, adhering to Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements.
• Accurately records all treatment given, including completion of the daily treatment record.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level