Physical Therapist - FT - Day Shift

HOURLY RANGE : $40.910 - $49.081

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves administering physical therapy treatments under medical direction and technical supervision. Work is performed under the general supervision of a more senior professional employee. The incumbent administers all forms of physical therapy which will tend to re-educate and strengthen paralyzed muscles of the patients, relieve pain and spasms and possible prevention of physical deformities. Supervision is exercised over lower ranking non-professional employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

• Administers massage, muscle training and coordination, corrective exercise and applies varied forms of heat therapy;
• Teaches family and patients through demonstration how to apply heat;
• Tests and grades patients' muscle power and functional activities;
• Instructs patients how to exercise, walk, stand, balance and use supportive devices;
• Observes patients' reactions to treatment and prepares written reports of treatment, progress and results;
• Explains orthopedic recommendations of physician to the patient;
• Instructs patients in the use of mechanical devices, such as shoulder wheels, pulleys, parallel bars,

walking ramps and steps.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Thorough knowledge of skeletal anatomy and principals involved in the application of active and passive motion related to physical conditions resulting from disease, injury or birth defects; thorough knowledge of fundamentals of therapeutic massage and its relationship to medical rehabilitation; good knowledge of the use of the equipment and the methods used in electrotherapy,

thermotherapy and hydrotherapy; ability to demonstrate all types of physical therapy treatment and to teach families and patients home-type treatment; ability to prepare written reports; ability to follow oral and written instructions; reliability; tact; initiative; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Possession of a Limited Permit to practice Physical Therapy in New York State at the time of appointment and possession of a license and current registration to practice Physical Therapy within six months and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment.

NOTE : Verifiable part-time and / or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements