Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist, Acute Care Medicine/MICU - Adults

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

11d • $84,578 - $131,075

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist for Acute Care Medicine/MICU – Adults. The specialist coordinates patient care, training programs, and research activities for a specialty area or program within the Physical Therapy department and assists with oversight of daily unit operations as needed. The role includes coordinating physical therapy care for inpatients and outpatients within the area of clinical expertise, supporting care across the continuum, and helping develop and evaluate treatment plans. The specialist provides staff education and clinical training, contributes to student and other clinical education programs, and prepares educational sessions for patients, families, students, and house staff. The role also supports performance improvement and clinical research, including data collection, project monitoring, grant proposals, and publications or conference presentations. The position requires a current New York State Physical Therapy license and registration, a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, at least three years of licensed physical therapy experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical area, and current BLS or CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The advertised annual salary range is $84,577.92 to $131,075.00; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• Current New York State Physical Therapy license and valid registration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• At least three years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, with progressive responsibility and development in a specific clinical area.
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or CPR/AED certification issued by either organization, required upon entry to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related field.
• Teaching experience.
• At least five years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• APTA Clinical Specialist Certification in the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and management on performance improvement and clinical research projects that benefit the unit or department.
• Help develop performance improvement goals, standards, and evaluation criteria; collect data, solicit staff feedback, and recommend revisions to projects and clinical or departmental practices.
• Suggest research ideas, methodology, and rationale; participate in data collection and project monitoring; submit grant proposals and articles for publication or conference presentation.
• Identify equipment that could support program growth and development, and assist with equipment and unit maintenance.
• Assist with case management responsibilities related to physical therapy plans of care and collaborate with other unit team members.
• Maintain proficiency in skills needed to treat the assigned patient population.
• Provide leadership in developing specialized clinical expertise, communication, and teamwork; exercise judgment and initiative; provide guidance and assistance to colleagues when appropriate.
• Coordinate physical therapy care for inpatients and outpatients in the specialty area, assist with evaluations and treatment plans, and support coordination of care across the continuum.
• Educate and train staff in areas of expertise, implement corrective actions when necessary, and train staff to provide coverage during colleagues’ absences.
• Develop patient-care materials, such as pamphlets, videos, and home programs, in collaboration with other team members; develop staff resources, including identifying journals and accessing research articles.
• Coordinate student and other clinical education programs with senior staff and management.
• Prepare and participate in educational sessions for patients, families, students, and house staff, and participate in lectures, seminars, and workshops hosted by the Medical Center and other organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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