Physical Therapist FFS

Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluation according to APTA standards of practice and New York State Law and Rehabilitation Department guidelines.

• Provides physical therapy services for the patient, as ordered by the physician.
• Develops a plan of care for the patient, in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long term goals and patient and caregiver involvement.
• Performs clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential for restoration and develops a plan of care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.
• Observes, records and reports to the physician and the nurse, the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Works with the health team to shorten the patient recovery from illness and incorporates the management of residual disability.
• Fits assistive devices for self-care and ambulation; trains patient in the use of devices and inspects for function.
• Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan. Job

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license to practice as a Physical Therapist
• Master's Degree

Compensation:

• $135 SOC, $80 per visit, $90 per Eval and $100 Recert