Senior Physical Therapist-Vestibular Rehab-New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai-Full Time, Days
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Physical Therapist-Vestibular Rehab-New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai-Full Time Days
Under the supervision of the Therapy Manager or Professional Practice Manager the Senior P.T. examines and provides physical therapy intervention to a diverse patient population. This position can be permanent or rotating but staff at this level demonstrate advanced clinical skills regardless of the service. Assumes administrative duties as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Performs initial examinations establishes appropriate goals plans and implements treatment interventions performs timely re-examinations and modifies goals and treatment interventions accordingly. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated.
- Assumes responsibility for all documentation requirements in a timely manner i.e. initial examinations progress notes monthly summaries and discharge summaries.
- Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated.
- Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in coordination with appropriate team members. Writes letters of medical necessity when indicated.
- Participates in discharge planning makes recommendations for continued physical therapy and provides home exercise programs when appropriate.
- Attends all appropriate conferences rounds in-services and meetings.
- Will be assigned additional patients in the event that coverage is necessary as dictated by staffing needs.
- Attends clinics as assigned.
- Maintains therapy attendance records patient charges and statistics.
- Participates in the supervision of Rehab Patient Care Associates volunteers and students.
- Must be a current member of the APTA.
- Must follow all MSH policies and procedures.
- Provides an in-service to the Rehabilitation Department annually
- Serves as a clinical instructor to students and participates in student lecture development.
- Attends a minimum of two conferences annually.
- Participates in research as opportunities permit.
- Serves as a resource for coverage and assists the Therapy Manager or Professional Practice Manger in operational planning.
- Maintains productivity expectations specific to each service.
- Is considered as a primary resource person for coverage and therefore expected to carry an increased caseload at times.
- Participates as a representative in interdepartmental meetings throughout the hospital.
- Assists the Therapy Manager/Professional Practice Manager in administrative duties (PI measures stats inventory etc)
- Facilitates weekly P.T. in-service programs at local level.
- Assists the Therapy Manager/Professional Practice Manager in coverage planning and orientation.
- Serves as consultant to other staff and participates in mentorship of P.T. staff.
- Demonstrates leadership responsibility regardless of rotation.
- Participates in program development as assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree
Experience Requirements
3 years of related experience
Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)
Name: Physical Therapist
Issuing Agency: New York State License
Non-Bargaining Unit BNA - Vestibular Rehab - NYEE New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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