Physical Therapist

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

8d•$54 - $68

About The Position

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs in a hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. Helps patients reach their maximum performance and participate in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Current license as a Physical Therapist in New York State.

Responsibilities

Plans an individualized therapy program for each patient using prescribed physical methods such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity.
Administers diagnostic and prognostic tests of muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability.
Directs and assists patients with active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
Provides whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.
Instructs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Instructs patients in posture control and therapeutic procedures to continue independently.
Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques for patients who cannot understand verbal commands or voluntarily perform a prescribed exercise program.
Evaluates, records, and reports patient progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
Requests supplies and equipment.
Conducts or participates in training medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
Keeps current with developments in physical therapy and introduces and demonstrates new techniques, equipment, and research findings to staff.
Performs related duties as required.