Orthopedics and Pain Management office is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist with a valid NPI number to join the team at the Yonkers, NY location. We are located across the street from St.John's Riverside Hospital. Applicants should be experienced, professional, and hold all up-to-date licenses and certificates. Persons interested must be available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am - 7 pm. You will work closely with the patients providing treatment to those with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Salary is based on experience and applicants will be compensated accordingly.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial assessments and appropriate physical therapy treatment to each individual patient
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and adapt according to them
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation and follow-up notes to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as a Physical Therapist
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- License to practice and up to date certification
- Experience with no-fault, worker's compensation, and LIEN cases are a plus
- Bilingual speakers are a plus (English and Spanish)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday?
Education:
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
