Position Title : Physical Therapist
Location : New York, NY (10019)
Job Type : Contract
Shift : Day Shift | Monday - Friday | 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM
Duration : 13 Weeks
Experience Required : 2-3 years in an acute hospital setting
Pay Rate : $40 per hour (Approx. $1500 weekly)
Job Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking Physical Therapist for an exciting job in New York, NY.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess strength, mobility, balance, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient-centered goals.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional training, gait training, manual therapy, and appropriate modalities.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, mobility strategies, safety, and continued rehabilitation plans.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatment notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries in the EMR system.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and departmental quality improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to facility policies, HIPAA regulations, and APTA standards of practice.
- Provide guidance and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) as necessary.
- Demonstrate strong clinical competence and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Qualifications
Active New York State Physical Therapist License (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).Current BLS Certification (AHA required).2-3 years of recent acute care hospital experience required.Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic modalities, and patient-centered care.Proficiency with EMR systems and interdisciplinary communication.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and clinical problem-solving skills.For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227 .
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.