Entry-Level Contract Physical Therapist
New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist I - Contract

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Perform initial examinations and provide physical therapy interventions to a diverse patient population.
• Work under supervision of Therapy Manager or Professional Practice Manager.
• Entry-level position with opportunity to rotate across inpatient, outpatient, and acute services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial exams, establish goals, plan and implement treatment interventions.
• Perform timely re-examinations and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines.
• Complete all documentation including initial exams, progress notes, monthly summaries, and discharge summaries promptly.
• Provide training to families, care partners, and medical personnel.
• Recommend durable medical equipment and write letters of medical necessity when appropriate.
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend continued therapy or home exercise programs.
• Attend conferences, rounds, in-services, meetings, and assigned clinics.
• Maintain therapy attendance records, patient charges, and statistics.
• Supervise Rehab Patient Care Associates, volunteers, and students as needed.
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Current New York State Physical Therapy license required.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).