Staff Physical Therapist, temporary full time - vestibular/neuro

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Staff Physical Therapist, temporary full time. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• New York State Physical Therapy License or temporary permit.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) OR CPR/AED certification (issued by the American Heart Association-AHA, or the American Red Cross-ARC) is required upon entry to the position.
• Required Licenses: Phys Thrpst Temp Permit-NYS, Phys Thrpst License-NYS

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations - Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral/Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis.
• Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan.
• Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the Treatment Plan when appropriate.
• Implements Treatment Plans and Protocol according to current professional and health system standards.
• Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with patient and family.
• Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals.
• Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals.
• Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process.
• Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.
• Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by Department guidelines and JACHO/CARF requirements.
• Clinical Documentation is through and completes using appropriate medical and clinical terminology.
• Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record.
• Teaches and supervises assigned students in the appropriate techniques, skills and procedures.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in assisting students in enhancing their knowledge and skill levels.
• Encourages positive learning experiences for Career Opportunity Students and other Non Fieldwork students.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide expected patient contact as indicated by productivity reports and patient contact analysis.
• Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees