Physical Therapist (Article 16)

Position Overview:

HCA is seeking a NYS Licensed PT to provide habilitative services in our OPWDD Article 16 Clinic. We especially welcome clinicians who have experience engaging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), have a working knowledge of habilitative and functional treatment planning, demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills and are committed to client-centered practice.

HCA: not just a job opportunity but an opportunity to make a difference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provision of services for participants
  • Complete Physical Therapy initial evaluations and revaluations for individuals on clinician's caseload
  • Use professional training and collaborative discussion with the individual to develop practical, goal-driven treatment plans
  • Uses best practices in performing implementation of Physical Therapy treatments
  • Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams
  • Maintain compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations as well as follows agency protocol.
• Complete all program documentation in a timely manner and per Agency standards and related regulatory practices. Documentation includes but not limited to: treatment plans, treatment notes, initial evaluations, billing forms, incident reports and discharge summaries.
• Provide initial and ongoing training to PTA.

• Work with student interns as assigned

• Attend staff meetings and other meetings/committees as directed by supervisor.

• Participate in the Clinic's QA committee meeting when available.

• Participate in workshops and other professional development activities to expand and/or maintain knowledge of best practices and the PT discipline practices

•  Attend all required trainings as directed by supervisor and maintain training certifications