Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

Vibra Travels•New York, NY

About The Position

The licensed Physical Therapist provides patient care in accordance with the organization’s mission, values, objectives, and applicable state practice laws. The role includes assessing patients, establishing diagnoses and treatment plans, delivering hands-on treatment and other appropriate procedures, and helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. The therapist maintains accurate documentation, supports clinic and equipment upkeep, mentors staff, students, and volunteers, and participates in marketing and community engagement. The position reports directly to the clinic leader and indirectly supervises physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students involved in patient care, without direct supervisory responsibility. The therapist must maintain state licensure, comply with state and federal requirements and company policies including HIPAA, and obtain and maintain BLS certification. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the employee must be able to close the clinic twice weekly. The work takes place indoors in a clinic with a usually moderate noise level and requires regular standing and walking, computer work, and occasional lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds; the description also notes possible heavy work involving objects over 100 pounds and frequent carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy curriculum.
Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferred. The posting also references a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s or doctorate.
Current physical therapist license to practice in the state of employment.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must have orthopedic experience.
Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to delegate and prioritize where appropriate.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, work independently, and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
Ability to motivate and engage patients while showing genuine concern, compassion, and empathy.
Commitment to diversity and contributing to an inclusive workplace and patient-service environment.
Ability to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to close the clinic twice weekly.
Ability to meet physical demands including regular standing and walking, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; the description also notes possible heavy work involving objects over 100 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat employees and patients in accordance with the organization’s mission statement and core values.
Establish relationships of mutual trust and respect with internal and external contacts.
Build trusting relationships with patients.
Consult with patients about their physical condition and symptoms.
Assess patients, provide clinical diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough patient assessments.
Educate patients about their conditions and how they can support their recovery.
Maintain accurate and timely records.
Provide hands-on techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to support positive patient outcomes.
Participate in educational programs to support professional growth and development.
Organize and prioritize workload, including managing multiple tasks.
Maintain the clinic and equipment.
Provide mentorship to fellow staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in marketing and community engagement activities.
Indirectly supervise physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students performing patient care.
Comply with applicable state practice requirements, state and federal requirements, company policies, and HIPAA.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Close the clinic twice weekly and work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.