Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides evidence-based physical therapy services to patients across the lifespan, focusing on restoring functions, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing disability. The PT works with primary care providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care in an outpatient community health setting.

The PT is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to serving diverse and medically underserved populations.

Clinical Care

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, functional goals, and patient needs

• Provide therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, and patient education

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, and care teams to ensure integrated and coordinated care

• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and self-management strategies

• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning as needed

Quality, Compliance & Patient Safety

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies, including documentation and billing standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation readiness activities

• Maintain licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements

Program Support & Professional Practice

• Contribute to the development and growth of rehabilitation services

• Support best practices in patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

• Current, unrestricted New York State Physical Therapy license

• CPR/BLS certification

• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience in an FQHC, community health center, outpatient clinic, or safety-net setting

• Experience working with diverse, underserved, or high-risk populations

• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) preferred

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Clinical setting with direct patient contact.

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting consistent with clinical practice.

• Ability to communicate, hear, see, and feel without limitations.

• May require extended periods of computer use for documentation.