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Physical Therapist
865 Merrick Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 US
Posted: 06/12/2025
2025-06-12
2025-08-15
Job Number: 154051
Job Description
**Job Title:**
Physical Therapist
**Address:**
Westbury, NY
**Schedule:**
Verify with a Recruiter or Staffing Manager!
**Job Description**
• A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and their evaluation.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs clinical assessments to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Documents, prepares/reviews, and completes a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Works in consultation with the physician and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessments.
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
• Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, braces, prosthetic devices, and appliances in a safe manner.
• Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment/appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.
• Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
• Performs and oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient's needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
**Critical Information**
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Promotes company philosophy and administrative policies.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
**Education/Licenses Needed**
• Current State License as a Physical Therapist - Required
• Proof of current CPR certification - Required
• Current driver's license. Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required
• 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required
• Previous home care experience - Preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program - Required
**Benefits:**
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.
• This is an AI-Formatted job description; therefore, this does not remove human decision-making.
Physical Therapist
**Address:**
Westbury, NY
**Schedule:**
Verify with a Recruiter or Staffing Manager!
**Job Description**
• A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and their evaluation.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs clinical assessments to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Documents, prepares/reviews, and completes a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Works in consultation with the physician and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessments.
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
• Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, braces, prosthetic devices, and appliances in a safe manner.
• Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment/appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.
• Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
• Performs and oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient's needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
**Critical Information**
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Promotes company philosophy and administrative policies.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
**Education/Licenses Needed**
• Current State License as a Physical Therapist - Required
• Proof of current CPR certification - Required
• Current driver's license. Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required
• 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required
• Previous home care experience - Preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program - Required
**Benefits:**
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.
• This is an AI-Formatted job description; therefore, this does not remove human decision-making.
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