Job Description

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:


Performs initial examinations and provides physical therapy intervention to a diverse patient population. Works under the supervision of the Therapy Manager (Inpatient/Acute) or Professional Practice Manager (Outpatient and Sports Therapy areas). This position is entry-level and part of a multi-disciplinary team, and has the opportunity to rotate across inpatient, outpatient and acute services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs initial examinations, establishes appropriate goals, plans and implements treatment interventions, performs timely re-examinations and modifies goals and treatment interventions accordingly. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated.
• Assumes responsibility for all documentation requirements in a timely manner, i.e., initial examinations, progress notes, monthly summaries and discharge summaries.
• Provides training to families or care partners and medical personnel as indicated.
• Recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in coordination with appropriate team members. Writes letters of medical necessity when indicated.
• Participates in discharge planning, makes recommendations for continued physical therapy and provides home exercise programs when appropriate.
• Attends all appropriate conferences, rounds, in-services and meetings.
• Will be assigned additional patients in the event that coverage is necessary as dictated by staffing needs.
• Attends clinics as assigned.
• Maintains therapy attendance records, patient charges and statistics.
• Participates in the supervision of Rehab Patient Care Associates, volunteers, and students.
• Must be a current member of the APTA.
• Must follow all MSH policies and procedures.

Access Healthcare Job ID #3-35701139. Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 37 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Access Healthcare

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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