Overview:
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary:
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation. The Licensed Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals focused to the patient's capacity and tolerance and set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
Responsibilities:
- Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in a suitable physical therapy method
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Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations.
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Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral
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Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patient's status for developing optimal treatment plan. /Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis
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Develops and implements discharge plan in conjunction with patient, care partners and other members of the care team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
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New York State Physical Therapy License
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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0-1 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.
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Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
