Physical Therapist - Linden Oaks

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: 360 Linden Oaks Drive

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Days | 8am-4:30pm

ATTRIBUTES

• Developed leadership skills
• Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.

• Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist

• Prior Physical Therapy experience preferred

• Experience or Interest in Lymphedema preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment
• Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests
• Leadership. Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided