Physical Therapist III

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

About the role:

Skiffdale Health System is hiring a Physical Therapist III for our Outpatient clinic in New Rochelle. Caseload averages 12 to 15 patients per day. This position is on site in New Rochelle.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Complete re-evaluations and Medicare recertifications on schedule.
• Supervise PTAs and rehab aides according to the state practice act.
• Treat patients using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training and neuromuscular re-education.
• Teach body mechanics and injury prevention.
• Recommend durable medical equipment and train patients and families on its use.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress notes and discharge summaries in WebPT or Epic.
• Measure outcomes with standardized tests such as the TUG, Berg and LEFS.
• Participate in in-services, case conferences and student clinical rotations.

About you:

• Able to lift and transfer patients, and kneel, squat and stand for long periods.
• Current PT license in New York, or eligible for licensure before start.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare documentation and billing rules.
• Comfortable with an EMR and point-of-service documentation.
• Good judgment around fall risk and patient safety during treatment.

Preferred qualifications:

• LSVT BIG certification.

Schedule: Hospital: rotating weekends and holidays, 8-hour day shifts

What you get:

Salary range: $122,000 - $161,000 per year

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Paid holidays.

Agencies: please do not contact us about this role.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Flexible.

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