Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapy | NYP-Och Spine | Spiral Building | Full-time | Day Flex

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Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapy

NYP/Och Spine/Spiral Building

Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian is backed by world-class Columbia and Weill Cornell physicians, including globally renowned orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons. Our internationally renowned experts collaborate with leading specialists in spine care. This multidisciplinary team includes:

• Orthopedic and neurosurgical surgeons
• Neurologists
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians
• Pain management specialists
• Radiologists
• Physical therapists
• Advanced intensivists and hospitalists

Together, they create customized care plans for each unique spine problem.

Why Join Us?

State-of-the-Art Facility: Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral is the future ambulatory hub for the combined Columbia Doctors and Weill Cornell Medicine Spine program. Located in Midtown West Manhattan, this cutting-edge center will be a destination for comprehensive spine care, offering a one-stop-shop experience for patients.

Innovative Care: Our facility will provide world-class diagnostics and procedures, radiology, physical therapy, and integrative health services, all under one roof.

Join Us in shaping the future of Spine Care: We are seeking a dynamic physical therapy team ready to launch this innovative hub of excellence. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and want to be part of a pioneering and innovative effort in spine health, we would like to hear from you. 

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of a physical therapist, we are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to serve as a clinical resource to staff, provide input to clinical programming, and participate in departmental and hospital education programs and service excellence initiatives, under the direction of the Physical Therapy manager.

Job Duties:

Clinical Support: Demonstrates advanced skills in patient assessment and treatment. Treats complex cases and serves as a clinical resource. Co-treats with physical therapists for mentorship.

Education Programs: Assists in developing and participating in in-service education programs within the department, hospital, and community. Keeps current with practice guidelines.

Program Development: Participates in program and service excellence projects.

Patient Evaluation: Evaluates patients' physical abilities and impairments through history, physical exams, and appropriate tests. Interprets evaluations.

Treatment Planning: Plans high-quality treatment programs, identifies goals, plans for discharge, and makes recommendations for treatment and equipment needs.

Intervention: Provides skilled intervention using appropriate techniques/modalities. Monitors patient status and response, adjusts treatment as needed, and consults/refers as necessary.

Communication: Conveys patient information to coworkers, supervisors, healthcare team, patients, and families appropriately.

Administrative: Manages administrative aspects of patient care, including scheduling, billing, and insurance requirements. Ensures documentation follows department policy.

Clinical Instruction: Provides clinical instruction to physical therapy students, plans daily schedules, assists in treatment program planning, and supervises student performance. Completes clinical performance instruments timely.

Projects: Undertakes special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Criteria

• Physical Therapy experience working with orthopedic and spine patients including common post- surgical spine protocols.
• 3+ years PT clinical work experience.
• Appreciation for training and mentoring a diverse staff.
• Coursework/certification and working knowledge of the McKenzie approach to spine care.
• Strong manual therapy background, including coursework/certification from Maitland Concept or other manual therapy schools.
• Knowledge of and coursework/certification in the Schroth method for Scoliosis.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• New York State Physical Therapist License
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification with American Heart Association.
• 2 years of previous professional experience as a practicing physical therapist.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in providing direct patient care to young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.