Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Morris Heights Health Center | Full-Time

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking a compassionate, clinically strong, and patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our multidisciplinary care team. This is an opportunity to work in a community-based healthcare environment where physical therapy is an integral part of helping patients improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, and maintain independence. The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care across the lifespan, evaluating patients with medical or health-related conditions that affect movement and functional activity and developing individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve meaningful functional goals.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and interpret findings to determine the nature and extent of functional limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable therapeutic goals.
• Provide direct physical therapy treatment and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical findings.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, mobility, injury prevention, and ongoing wellness.
• Assess patient progress toward established goals and determine when treatment modifications are necessary.
• Initiate discharge planning and appropriately discharge patients once maximum therapeutic benefit has been achieved.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of physical therapy services and patient management.
• Provide appropriate clinical direction and oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides. Physical Therapist JD 2025

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy as applicable to professional training and licensure requirements.

Licensure

• Current New York State Physical Therapist licensure/registration required.

Experience

• Two or more years of Physical Therapist experience preferred.
• Outpatient, ambulatory care, community health, or multidisciplinary healthcare experience is highly desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Physical Therapist who:

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills.
• Takes a collaborative, problem-solving approach to patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Is comfortable managing a diverse patient population with varying functional and mobility needs.
• Values patient education, prevention, wellness, and continuity of care.
• Is organized and committed to timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Brings professionalism, accountability, empathy, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

The MHHC job description specifically emphasizes teamwork, approachability, cooperation, and a positive problem-solving approach.

Why Join Morris Heights Health Center?

At MHHC, Physical Therapy is part of a broader integrated-care environment focused on improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals while helping patients regain function, maintain independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

If you are a Physical Therapist who wants to combine strong clinical practice with meaningful community impact, we encourage you to apply.

Recruitment Agency Notice

Please Note: Morris Heights Health Center is managing recruitment for this position directly. We are not seeking assistance from staffing firms, recruitment agencies, headhunters, or other third-party recruiters for this role. Please do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles.