Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc
Description
The Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB) is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our large, diverse, and well-established health center in Buffalo, NY. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing physical therapy services for patients and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality healthcare. This position offers a generous benefits and paid time off package.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients' conditions and needs through assessments and review of medical history.
- Develop individualized physical therapy plans, including activities, goals, and desired outcomes.
- Demonstrate exercises and techniques, and ensure patients' understanding and ability to perform treatments.
- Work with and educate patients' families as needed.
- Make recommendations about special equipment and provide instructions on their usage.
- Assess and record patients' activities and progress in electronic medical records.
- Provide reports to other healthcare providers for coordination of care.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities.
- Provide education to patients.
- Provide clinical direction to Physical Therapist Assistant and support staff.
- Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control and confidentiality.
- Assist with administrative triage when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy.
- Possession of a license and current registration to practice Physical Therapy in New York State.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience using an Electronic Medical Record System.