Physical Therapist 2

• Evaluates, instructs, and aids patients using a variety of physical therapy procedures and therapies
• Determines proper treatments, procedures, and therapies and counsels patients in the use of equipment and techniques
• Works following a physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute
• Participates in the University's teaching program
• May work with and give supervision to one or more physical therapy aides
• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc., working from physician’s order
• Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques
• Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge
• Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices
• Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment
• Determines types and frequencies of therapies
• Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies
• Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician
• Assists in directing, guiding and evaluating clinical experience of medical and paramedical students assigned to unit, including affiliate physical therapy students
• Maintains required patient and department records
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required
• 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a Physical Therapist role required
• PT - Physical Therapist in New York State upon hire required
• Advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required

Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred