Physical Therapist (Part Time)
Touro University · New York City, New York, US
Overview The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatments to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disa...
Job description
Overview The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and administering Physical Therapy treatments to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities and promote overall patients’ fitness and health. This is an excellent opportunity for graduating students, early career professional and licensed physical therapist seeking flexible part time opportunities while delivering meaningful patient care to a diverse population. This position is open to licensed Physical Therapists, Physical therapist Assistants, as well as graduating students from accredited DPT or PTA programs. Responsibilities: - Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. - Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prosthese...