Physical Therapist 3

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Physical Therapist 3. The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with other members of the health care team to devise and carry out specialized treatment programs aimed at enabling patients to return to their normal activities.
• Evaluate and treat patients referred for skilled physical therapy service according to the department's standards of care.
• Establish treatment goals and create plans of care to attain the established goals.
• Evaluate and submit requests for assistive devices, orthotic and prosthetic needs.
• Submit all necessary paperwork, as well as electronic medical records and daily billing according to the department's policy and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about appropriate precautions, home exercise program, safety, fall prevention, use of appropriate assistive device.
• Participate in departmental in-services.
• Be able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Be a team player and a role model for other staff members.
• Model the organization's WE CARE values in interactions.

Required Qualifications:

• New York State Physical Therapist License.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Work Schedule:

Sunday to Thursday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

SL-2

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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