Physical Therapist

About NYC Health + Hospitals ---------------------------------

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices.

Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered.

Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas

Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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

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9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M; Rotating Weekends & Holidays. *[35 Hours per Week.]

Duties & Responsibilities

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Purpose of Position:

Under supervision, administers physical therapy in a health care setting. Examines and evaluates the patient's condition and plans and administers treatments to promote optimal health. Seeks to relieve pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function and limit disabilities resulting from injury or disease.

Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and physical therapy standards of care; performs related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Treats and takes measures to prevent disability or other health conditions through the application of therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation, manual therapy such as massage, mobilization and therapeutic exercise.

2. Performs and interprets tests and measurements to assist in diagnosis and prognosis.

3. Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary health team in planning and evaluation of treatment.

4. Provides patient education in health, wellness, and safety.

5. Maintains treatment area, orders supplies, keeps records and prepares reports.

6. May supervise student’s training in physical therapy or physical therapist assistants.

7. May make home visits.

8. May accompany patients on shopping or travel excursions to assess their abilities in these situations.

Minimum Qualifications

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1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); or,

2. Valid limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by NYSED.

Benefits

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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
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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