Physical Therapist

The staff physical therapist practices physical therapy, which is defined as the evaluation, treatment and/or prevention of disability, injury, disease, or other conditions of health, using physical, chemical and/or mechanical means, including but not limited to heat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise, with and without assistive devices; the performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathophysiological, pathomechanical, and developmental deficits of human systems to determine treatment and assist in diagnosis and prognosis.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs physical therapy evaluations and treatment procedures upon physician’s referral.
• Develops plans of treatment, modifies treatment plans /programs as necessary; determines rehabilitation potential and participates in discharge planning.
• Carries out regular assessment/re-evaluations and modifies program goals as needed.
• Open to treating infants, children and adolescents as requested within professional ability level.
• Under the orders of a qualified ordering provider, a Physical Therapist can administer oxygen to the patient during treatment session. In certain situations, a physical therapist may titrate the oxygen flow to maintain patients at or above the threshold saturation value when prescribed by a provider in maintenance of a specific oxygen saturation (SpO2) level during rest and activity.
• Notes possible need for patients to receive other services (OT, ST, SS, etc.). Discusses possibility with other professionals, physicians.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited college program in Physical Therapy. B.A./B.S. in Physical Therapy or higher degree.
• New York State license or eligibility for license.
• BLS (through the American Heart Association) is required within 6 months of hire
• Successful completion of orientation program according to department guidelines.
• The ability to interact with others in a constructive manner.
• The ability to promote the availability of quality in-service to staff. Ability to interact with and treat adults and seniors.