What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Open Interviews position at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center?
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Description
Join our great team of professionals! Buffalo Hearing & Speech is hosting open interviews in on April 2nd and April 4th for Physical Therapists. Please let us know if you need a different interview date.
- We will consider upcoming graduates and licensed therapists for Full Time, Part Time, and Fee for Service positions.
- You must apply and fully complete an application to be considered for a position and interview. Once your application and resume is reviewed, you will receive additional communication regarding scheduling an interview.
- BHSC provides a free continuing education program to employees as well as professional dues reimbursement for full time and part time employees.
The Physical Therapist (“PT”) is responsible for providing PT services to children and clients of BHSC whose ability to function is impaired by congenital or developmental disability, physical illness or injury, through examinations, evaluations, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions for the highest functional outcomes.
Essential Functions:
- Display thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy.
- Adhere to the standards of clinical practice established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Responsible for the evaluation of therapy needs. Participate in the creation of the treatment plan, revising as necessary. Perform physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician or documented on IEP. Communicate with OT/PT Manager as appropriate to evaluate patient needs
- Collaborate with other team members or those individuals designated by the agency (e.g. family members, teachers, speech-language pathologists, consumers, etc.) to facilitate comprehensive treatment
- Serve as a supervisor and mentor to PTAs as well as student PTs
- Participate in the delivery of in-service education programs. Participate in formal staff training and formalized in-service training as appropriate
- Record on patient charts all appropriate occupational therapy evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summary information. Submit all notes, evaluations and required forms within agency guidelines. Maintain such records and prepared such reports as requested by the agency
- Make recommendations for purchases of specialized program materials, supplies and adaptive equipment
- Any other duties as requested by your supervisor
Skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and other computer-based programs
- PT Behavioral Competencies
Education (Minimum Degree Required):
Graduate of a Physical Therapy curriculum from an accredited university or college
Required License/ Registration/ Certification:
New York State Licensed and Registered as a Physical Therapist
Physical Requirements:
- Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; standing, sitting, bending, lifting, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, running, twisting & turning.
- Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.
- Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.
Qualifications
Salary : $57,896 - $68,679
