Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for the assessment, re-assessment, treatment of patients in assigned areas, with maintenance of all records pertinent to treatment. This includes the delivery of physical therapy services, participating in interviews.
2. Evaluates patients assigned for treatment. Completes the initial evaluation and report, including setting short and long-term goals, treatment and documents patient's report in his/her medical record. Renders treatment as determined. Re-evaluates at appropriate intervals and makes the necessary modifications.
3. Maintains records of patients' progress and renders written reports at established intervals.
4. Establishes and maintains treatment schedule for assigned patients; attends conferences, meetings and program rounds.
5. Consults with medical staff regarding recommended therapy services and attends evaluation conferences and makes rounds to discuss progress of patients and problems relating to therapy.
6. Requests equipment and supplies, maintaining inventory of patient care related items and department supplies.
7. Prepares summaries of patients' status for presentation at appropriate conferences and meetings.
8. Participates in staff meetings, in-services, educational programs and other activities.
9. With experience, supervises and evaluates P.T. students, technicians and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must have a valid Physical Therapy License and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Education, AND one of the following:
1. A Baccalaureate Degree with a major in Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and two years of full-time experience administering physical therapy under professional supervision; or,
2. A Master's Degree in Physical Therapy accredited by the APTA with a Baccalaureate Degree in an unrelated discipline, and two years of full-time experience administering physical therapy under professional supervision; or,
3. A Baccalaureate Degree and a Master's Degree, both with a major in Physical Therapy accredited by the APTA, and one year of full-time experience administering physical therapy under professional supervision; or,
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to (1), (2) or (3). Education beyond the Baccalaureate Degree may be credited toward meeting the minimum requirements. However, all candidates must have either the Baccalaureate Degree or the Master's Degree as described above and a minimum of one year of experience as described above.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
• Multiple employee discounts programs.