Minimum Qualifications
You must be licensed and currently registered to practice Physical Therapy in New York State
AND
have one year of post licensure physical therapy experience.
Interested candidates can refer to the Civil Service Careers in Physical Therapy page for information on applying for an examination at: www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-573.cfm
Duties Description
A Senior Physical Therapist plans and carries out the physical therapy program for a facility. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• participating in unit program planning;
• evaluating the physical and neurological status of

patients and planning individual treatment programs;

• performing and interpreting results of tests and

measurements of the patient's condition for use in
preparing the treatment plan, modifying treatment
and evaluating results of treatment;

• performing special tests to determine existence of

neurological conditions or disease;

• carrying out complex test procedures, determining

kind and degree of muscular reactions to test, and
interpreting results of test;

• personally, plan and administer physical therapy for

Patients Who Have Severe Or Acute Physical Disabilities,
such as fractures, amputations, hemiplegia, peripheral
nerve injuries, or other forms of paralysis;

• serving on an interdisciplinary treatment team
• may supervise trainees and subordinate staff.

Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.