Physical Therapist

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and population health capabilities. Our Community Services teams creates and sustains relationship with community organizations and agencies and health plans.

Position Title: Licensed Physical Therapist for our Bronx Division.

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation. The Licensed Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals focused to the patient's capacity and tolerance and set realistic and achievable goals for patients

Responsibilities include:

• Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in a suitable physical therapy method

• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations.

• Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral

• Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patient's status for developing optimal treatment plan. /Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis

• Develops and implements discharge plan in conjunction with patient, care partners and other members of the care team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.

• New York State Physical Therapy License

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• 0-1 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.

• Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• New York State Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person