Physical Therapist - SASI : Job Details

Part-time 3 six hour days Summary of Duties: Within the administrative structure of the Agency and the ethical and legal cannons of the profession of physical therapy, the Physical Therapist shall develop and deliver a professional program of physical therapy to developmentally disabled adults in the clinic. A Physical Therapist will be under the administrative supervision of the Article 16 Clinic Director of Treatment Coordination. New York State law mandates that a physical therapist secure a physicians authorization for most, if not all, the services provided by the profession of physical therapy. It is the responsibility of the Physical Therapist to ensure that this prior authorization is secured before any evaluative or therapeutic efforts are initiated. It is incumbent upon a physical therapist to work cooperatively with all aspects of the agency. Reporting Relationships: Receives administrative supervision from the Director of Treatment Coordination and clinical supervision from the Medical Director and Physical Therapist Supervisor Responsibilities and Illustrative Duties: 1. The Physical Therapist provides a physical habilitation/rehabilitation services to developmentally disabled adults within sasis Article 16 Clinic. Upon receipt of a referral and medical authorization. The Physical Therapist provides a professional physical therapy screening or evaluation in a timely fashion. The evaluation assesses all appropriate areas of the participants physical functioning and identifies areas of need which may require intervention. Subsequently, the Physical Therapist prepares a written physical therapy evaluation report and a treatment plan which will make meaningful statements regarding the participants physical capabilities, noted areas of deficiency or strength, and prognosis. The treatment plan must indicate the nature, frequency and modalities of recommended therapeutic intervention. 2. The Physical Therapist provides a therapeutic program utilizing therapeutic interventions for the purpose of developing and improving, restoring or maintaining specific physical capacities of the participant. 3. Provides reports required by the clinic regulations, including assessments, reviews, and treatment plans. 4. Evaluates individuals for their need for assistive equipment and completes necessary paperwork for this equipment to be obtained. 5. Familiarizes him or herself with the policies and procedures of the clinic and the agency. 6. Initiates or attends participant related team meetings for the benefit of developing, altering, or terminating therapeutic programs. 7. Maintains a working knowledge of the developments in the field of Physical Therapy by attending conferences and in-service programs and maintaining appropriate memberships in professional organizations. 8. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed and currently registered as a Physical Therapist by the New York State Education Department sasi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.55 - $31.78 per hour Expected hours: 18 per week Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%