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Physical Therapist - Outpatient Per Diem

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Job Description - Physical Therapist - Outpatient Per Diem

The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to the P.T. supervisor, PM&R Director and/or his designee and has the responsibility for planning and implementing specific evaluations and treatment of patients referred for physical therapy.



  • Conducts patient initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments in a proficient, professional, thorough, and timely manner.  Develops an effective P.O.C. and discharge plan based on these findings while establishing measurable/functional short and lo. 

  • Responsible for preparing functional, objective, complete and timely documentation of any patient. Completing necessary charge slips and properly documenting treatment on in and out patient tracking forms.

  • Treats patients with respect, compassion and understanding, and aids in the care and safety of patients at all times.

  • Practices physical therapy consistent with their job description APTA code of ethics and standards of practice.

  • Knowledgeable of all treatment modalities, mechanics, indications and contraindications and able to utilize all modalities in a proficient and safe manner.

  • Utilizes effective techniques in applying manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises and all exercise equipment.

  •  Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the PM&R Division and performs evaluations in the proper sequence.

  • Conducts a proper review of patients' medical records prior to treatments, and when possible speaking to the assigned nurse/medical resident, while assuring confidentiality of all information and records.

  • Educates patients and their families in the safe and effective performance of gait/transfers/ambulation, use of ambulatory devices, PM&R equipment; formulates a daily HEP, written and verbal, based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness.

  • Conducts Q.I./P.I. Activities as directed by their supervisor or PM&R Director, accurately, completely and in a timely fashion.

  •  Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions; has initiative and can be counted on for day-to-day activities and performs other duties as required or requested by their supervisors.

  • Communicates effectively with patients and inter and intra departmental staff and communicates unaffected findings to MD/RN/PM&R Director, Physical Therapist Supervisor as    appropriate. 

  •  Utilizes safe and effective body mechanics in having patients perform ambulation, transfers; bed level activities and exercise. 

  • Insures PM&R equipment and modalities are properly functioning, clean and in good order.

  • Treats patients of all ages (e.g. neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0 - 120 years, race, creed, gender and disabilities without bias or prejudice.

  •  Performs all other duties as required.


Position Requirements:



  •  This position requires DPT and a minimum of 3 years job-related experience.

  • Desired (not required) criteria include:  The three year minimum experience level can be waived when a particular P.T. is known to us as a per diem staff member and demonstrated a convincingly proficient ability to perform the job.  

  •  License, Physical Therapy New York State. 

  • Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program.   

  • Must be eligible for State license/registration.


Per Diem
Fri  9am -5pm 


Hourly Rate: $86.9781


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