Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

At the Flatbush Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation center, patients receive comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of injuries resulting from car accidents, workplace incidents, slip-and-fall events, and other trauma. Board-certified physiatrists and licensed physical therapists deliver personalized care focused on improving function and managing pain. 

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our dynamic and compassionate team. This is an excellent opportunity for growth that offers a competitive salary and benefits. Both recent grads and experienced PT's are encouraged to apply. Immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
• Help patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises
• Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities, as well as using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches and canes.
• Administer physical therapy treatments by giving massages, initiating traction, electrical muscle stimulation, moist hot packs, ice, and ultrasound; direct treatments given by aides and assistants.
• Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommend adjustments and modifications.
• Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs.
• Document patient care services by charting patient notes in E.H.R. system and/or written charts.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Experience working in an outpatient musculo-skeletal practice preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in New York State
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for helping patients recover and improve mobility
• Experience with injury rehabilitation preferred
  
  
  

Salary: $94,000 annually

Schedule: 

• Monday: 8:30am- 5:30pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am- 8:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am- 7:00pm
• Thursday: 8:30am- 5:30pm