Physical Therapist-Per Diem - Clifton Park

Trinity Health • Clifton Park, NY

3d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Health Partners is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist for its outpatient clinic in Clifton Park, New York. The role provides direct patient care and integrates patient/client management, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions to maximize functional outcomes. The therapist documents treatments and patient progress in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, regulatory, and facility policies and procedures. The therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with primary diagnoses including CVA, spinal cord injury, lower-extremity amputation, orthopedic conditions, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

The position offers competitive rates, patient- and staff-friendly productivity standards, mentorship, and clinical specialist options. The employer also notes industry-leading retirement benefits with generous employer contributions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, master's degree, or clinical doctorate in physical therapy.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy license and registration.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Physical Therapy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate comprehensive treatment programs by evaluating patients' medical history, disease or condition, impairments, disability, and functional or developmental status.
• Prioritize patient care needs.
• Assess rehabilitation needs across the continuum of care and provide appropriate disposition, equipment, education, and treatment recommendations in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory, and facility corporate-compliance standards.
• Ensure clinical and payer-required documentation is concise, pertinent, legible, and consistent with organizational requirements.
• Provide direct patient care, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions designed to maximize functional outcomes.
• Document treatments and patient progress according to professional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients with CVA, spinal cord injury, lower-extremity amputation, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

Benefits

• Industry-leading retirement benefits, including generous employer contributions.
• Competitive rates.
• Mentorship.
• Clinical specialist options.
• Patient- and staff-friendly productivity standards.

What This Job Offers

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