Physical Therapist - FT - Day Shift

ECMC • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The work involves administering physical therapy treatments under medical direction and technical supervision. Work is performed under the general supervision of a more senior professional employee. The incumbent administers all forms of physical therapy which will tend to re-educate and strengthen paralyzed muscles of the patients, relieve pain and spasms and possible prevention of physical deformities. Supervision is exercised over lower ranking non-professional employees. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of skeletal anatomy and principals involved in the application of active and passive motion related to physical conditions resulting from disease, injury or birth defects
• Thorough knowledge of fundamentals of therapeutic massage and its relationship to medical rehabilitation
• Good knowledge of the use of the equipment and the methods used in electrotherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy
• Ability to demonstrate all types of physical therapy treatment and to teach families and patients home-type treatment
• Ability to prepare written reports
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Reliability, tact, initiative
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Physical Therapy in New York State at the time of appointment
• Possession of a license and current registration to practice Physical Therapy within six months and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment
• Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment

Responsibilities

• Administers massage, muscle training and coordination, corrective exercise and applies varied forms of heat therapy
• Teaches family and patients through demonstration how to apply heat
• Tests and grades patients’ muscle power and functional activities
• Instructs patients how to exercise, walk, stand, balance and use supportive devices
• Observes patients’ reactions to treatment and prepares written reports of treatment, progress and results
• Explains orthopedic recommendations of physician to the patient
• Instructs patients in the use of mechanical devices, such as shoulder wheels, pulleys, parallel bars, walking ramps and steps

What This Job Offers

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