Physical Therapist
Brooklyn, NY 
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Location US-NY-Brooklyn
ID 2024-10765 Type Regular Full-Time Hospital NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for a Physical Therapist at Kings County Hospital. The Hospital is part of theNYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center To maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The Mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

Responsibilities

Under medical supervision, responsible for administration, organization and supervision as it pertains to the delivery of physical therapy services in Adult Rehab inpatient, Acute Care in the Hospital and Outpatient Services.

Responsible to the Associate Director of Rehab Medicine for the non-medical aspects of delivery of physical therapy services.

AREAS OF RESPONSI BILITIES

Inpatient Acute Rehab Medicine and Outpatient Rehab Medicine.

    Responsible for the assessment, re-assessment, treatment of patients in assigned areas, with maintenance of all records pertinent to This includes the delivery of physical therapy services, participating in interviews.
  • Evaluates patients assigned for Completes the initial evaluation and report, including setting short and long-term goals, treatment and documents patient's report in his/her medical record. Renders treatment as determined. Re-evaluates at appropriate intervals and makes the necessary modifications.
  • Maintains records of patients' progress and renders written reports at established
  • Establishes and maintains treatment schedule for assigned patients; attends conferences , meetings and program rounds.
  • Consults with medical staff regarding recommended therapy services and attends evaluation conferences and makes rounds to discuss progress of patients and problems relating to therapy .
  • Requests equipment and supplies, maintaining inventory of patient care related items and department supplies.
  • Prepares summaries of patients' status for presentation at appropriate conferences and meetings.
  • Participates in staff meetings, in-services, educational programs and other activities.
  • With experience, supervises and evaluates P.T. students, technicians and volunteer.

Qualifications
  • Current NY State license to practice Physical Therapy
  • Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's program in Physical Therapy. Master's Degree is preferred.
  • 2 years of experience preferably in an acute inpatient and outpatient Rehab Medicine Facility.
  • Highly organized individual
  • Bi-lingual preferred

Execptional Benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
  • Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plans starting day one
  • Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Salary - Minimum: $85,041.68 - Maximum: $101,080.98

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City's public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city's Correctional Health Service.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. ("PAGNY") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

If you wish to view PAGNY's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.


PAGNY provides equal opportunity in employment. WE recruit, select, train and promote the most qualified individuals. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, natural origin, citizenship, military status, creed, color, sex, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or protected characteristics under the law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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