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Physical Therapist

Location Westbury

Description

Sports Medicine & Spine Rehabilitation, PC, with locations in Westbury, Hempstead, and Merrick, is a medical practice that specializes in the treatment of neck, back and extremity pain due to auto/work related trauma and sports injuries.

We are currently looking to hire a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team. The candidate must show an uncompromising commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care by being an integral part of the 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

Approximate Pay:$85,000-$100,000 salary

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Position Requirements

Education and Training A valid New York and physical therapy license and registration

Benefits Medical, PTO, Holidays

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.