SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST II-HHA

Location & Hours Bronx, New YorkDay shift, Monday‑Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Some weekends and holidays may be required. Job Summary Provides direct patient care including evaluation and treatment as outlined by the guidelines of the NYS Physical Therapy Practice Act and hospital policy. Provides daily clinical supervision to senior PTs, staff PTs, PTAs, rehabilitation aides/senior nursing attendants, and students. Embraces the team concept of the department and the customer‑service approach to patient care. Understands the work schedule may include rotations, weekend, and holiday coverage. Essential Functions Provides direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment, equipment assessment, and documentation. All patients are evaluated within 24 working hours of receipt of prescription; each patient contact or attempt is documented in the medical record on the same day, and equipment is provided or ordered as appropriate 100% of the time. Maintains own patient schedules and utilizes time efficiently. Maintains a full patient case load as per service requirements and departmental policy. Maintains accurate patient records, statistical reports, and other documentation related to patient care. Patient records and statistical data are completed daily 100% of the time. Submits a statistical composite on a monthly basis. Performs patient and family education and attends family meetings and educational sessions. All patients and families, when available, receive education 100% of the time as evidenced in daily documentation. Participates in departmental performance‑improvement activities, program planning, and equipment needs. Provides performance‑improvement data to supervisor monthly, discusses program development, and recommends equipment for departmental use. Attends departmental educational activities including in‑services, continuing‑education courses, and interdisciplinary conferences. Provides formal in‑service presentations to physical‑therapy staff and various hospital personnel. Attends one to two outside courses or conferences annually and provides in‑services in all completed conferences. Attends 100% of scheduled in‑services and interdisciplinary conference meetings. Provides direction, instruction, and review of work performed by senior PTs, staff PTs, PTAs, and senior nursing attendants/rehabilitation aides. Monitors the patient‑care duties of individual staff members daily and discusses treatment and work performance. Acts as the Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and mentors clinical instructors while supervising affiliated students. Maintains an active student program with at least eight students scheduled annually. Supervises at least one student. Demonstrates awareness of infection‑control policies and safety procedures in both patient care and the physical environment. Immediately notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction or environmental problems. Follows infection‑control policy 100% of the time. Assumes responsibilities for scheduling, assignment, and coordination of patient care and statistical reports. Completes daily patient‑care activities and submits a statistical composite to Associate Director monthly. Acts as a clinical resource for physical‑therapy staff in complex treatment techniques and provides expertise in developing protocols and treatment care plans. Guides and trains in advanced patient‑care skills daily or as needed. Provides input to Associate Director in program development as warranted by departmental needs. Assists in the organization and coordination of in‑service programs and serves as chairperson of the physical‑therapy education committee. Maintains an ongoing in‑service schedule and professional behavior in all patient and staff interactions. Exhibits the ability to interact with all staff and patients. Core team members actively participate in all aspects of the interdisciplinary care model. Attend daily meetings to communicate with team members regarding rehabilitation assessments, goals, progress, and outcomes. Non‑core team members participate in interdisciplinary care model activities as necessary. Qualifications Graduate of a program in Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Current New York State licensure. Two (2) years at senior level in field or acute medical hospital. Two (2) years supervised clinical experience in a medical setting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation during working hours for the purpose of making home visits. EEO Statement Montefiore Medical Center is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff, and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3000 Montefiore Medical Center