Physical Therapist - Behavioral Health
New York, New York
Manhattan Psychiatric Center

PT Behavioral Health

Overview

• Travel/contract role in New York, New York
• 26-week assignment
• 20 hours per week
• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; hours are flexible

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a program registered by the New York State Education Department or accredited by CAPTE, or equivalent if educated outside the USA
• Passed the National Therapy Exam (NPTE)
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in New York State
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS

Required Screening and Documentation

• State and national criminal background checks
• Fingerprinting
• Competency exam
• 2 references
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start
• Drug test within 1 year of start
• Influenza vaccination or declination
• Hepatitis B documentation, titer, or declination
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccination documentation or titers
• COVID-19 booster is preferred, not required

Training

• TRUST training and annual standard trainings provided by the facility

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and functional assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide physical therapy interventions
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Document evaluations, treatment, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Educate patients and direct care staff
• Collaborate with physicians and other team members
• Serve on Safe Patient Handling and Falls committees as needed