Physical Therapist 2

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. Participates in the University's teaching program. May work with and give supervision to one or more physical therapy aides.

Responsibilities

Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute; Participates in the University's teaching program; May work with and give supervision to one or more physical therapy aides; Evaluates patients' functional abilities and disabilities; Plans a program of patient treatment; Instructs and counsels patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques; Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices; Determines types and frequencies of therapies; Assists in directing, guiding and evaluating clinical experience of medical and paramedical students; Maintains required patient and department records; Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required; equivalent combination of education and experience; 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a Physical Therapist role required; Advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required; PT - Physical Therapist in New York State upon hire required

Nice to have

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred