Physical Therapist

Excelsior Orthopaedics Group • Orchard Park, NY • 1h ago

Join Our Thriving Therapy Department - with Quarterly Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities!

Job Summary

Work closely with orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians to plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and/or bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Treat a variety of patients including pre- and post-op, athletes, occupational, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews physicians referral (prescription) and patients condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment plan.

Tests measures patients strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment program. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.

Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform various physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

May administer manual therapy to relieve pain or as otherwise needed in treatment plan.

Builds strong relationships and keeps communication open with physicians, and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patients health care.

Evaluates effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Records treatment, response, and progress in patients electronic chart. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Collaborates with other team members, including athletic trainers to develop individualized treatment plans.

Responsible for meeting volume and outcome goals set by director and team lead.

Partners with athletic trainers and foster open communication throughout entire department and organization.

Live our values daily.

Other duties required as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

NYS Registered Physical Therapist.

2+ years experience in high volume outpatient orthopedic setting.

EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.

Clinic/gym environment; considerable physical activity.

Physical Demands

Heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.

Required to stand majority of shift.

Close proximity to patients and coworkers.

Therapy Incentive Program

Our Physical and Occupational Therapists are eligible to receive additional compensation each quarter based on performance metrics. This incentive program is designed to reward high-quality care, patient satisfaction, and productivity.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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