Physical Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Physical Therapist. This position is full-time, within the Physical Therapy Department, working at our 1021 Broadway site in the Gym and Wellness Center.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and well being of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road's mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization's mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients of all ages and backgrounds to help them optimize function, alleviate pain, and enhance quality of life.
• Provide culturally competent care to a diverse and under served patient population, demonstrating sensitivity to language, cultural practices, and other socioeconomic factors that may impact health and outcomes.
• Develop treatment plans and continuously update individualized treatment and be able to modify treatments when appropriate to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and record patient progress, modify treatment plans, and try new treatments if required.
• Instruct patients and teach them therapeutic exercises, stretches and a range of motions, flexibility, coordination, and balance to improve their condition.
• Conduct thorough initial evaluations to determine appropriateness for physical therapy, identify impairments, and recommend appropriate plan of care or referral if outside scope.
• Participate in preparing physical therapy patients to transition to the gym once their physical therapy treatment is complete.
• The therapist will only perform interventions within their scope of practice in which they are competent and/or receive advanced continuing education.
• Provide ongoing education and instruction through a written home program to the patient and caregiver.
• Support clinic growth by participating in outreach efforts including patient follow-up calls, scheduling coordination, community marketing initiatives, and collaboration with referring providers.
• Maintain an active caseload of approximately 60+ patient visits per week while ensuring high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a clinical instructor and mentor to physical therapy students, supporting their development in evidence-based practice and professional conduct.
• Perform other duties outside of job description as assigned
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Communicate with an interdisciplinary team (including primary care providers, community health workers, care managers, administrative staff, etc.) to ensure consistent care to address all aspects of health.
• Participate in regular metric reporting as a team and comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and follow policy and procedures in on boarding physical therapy students and/or interns ensure compliance of students/interns in all required training
• Provide and supervise growth and learning opportunities for physical therapy students and/or interns
• Work with credentialing team on all aspects of information as needed
• Aid in the opening and closing of the gym facility
• Assist in supporting another therapist's clinical caseload as needed.
• Must remain current in best practices in industry and licensure
• Completes required continuing education requirements as mandated by state licensing.
• Chart and track client progress in the EHR (Medent) system

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and be licensed to practice in NYS
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or will obtain through Jericho Road Community Health Center

Rate: $68,000-$78,000 salary. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.