Hospital for Special Surgery

Physical Therapist

Hospital for Special Surgery • $127K — $147K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in orthopedic acute care physical therapy
  • Strong knowledge of adult orthopedic surgeries and post-operative guidelines
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Proven leadership abilities within a clinical setting
  • New York State physical therapy licensure required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patient conditions upon physician referral
  • Develop tailored treatment plans for rehabilitation
  • Set achievable rehabilitation goals for patients
  • Educate patients and families on rehabilitation techniques
  • Participate in pre-operative and post-operative physical therapy programs
  • Engage in team and community activities
  • Contribute to educational initiatives and clinical mentorship

Benefits

  • Robust onboarding experience
  • Career development opportunities including clinical mentorship
  • Advancement along a career ladder
  • Participation in educational initiatives for staff and patients
  • Engagement in team and community activities
Full Job Description
Emp Status
Temporary (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $127,946.52 - $147,934.02. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Overview:

HSS Rehabilitation and Performance is a dynamic multidisciplinary team of highly skilled clinicians supported by engaged patient access and rehab technician professionals.

We are seeking an acute care physical therapist to join our team at the HSS main campus. Upon referral by a physician, you will evaluate patient condition, determine the appropriate treatment plan and set rehabilitation goals. Educating patients and family members on the most up-to-date approaches to the rehabilitation process is an important part of this role.

In addition to treating a large variety of operative diagnoses, our acute care clinicians play key roles in pre-operative, post-operative and post-acute physical therapy programs for HSS patients.

We offer a robust onboarding experience and many career development opportunities including, but not limited to: career ladder advancement, clinical mentorship, participation in educational initiatives (for self and others), and team and community activities.

Qualifications:

Candidates should be strong clinicians in the field of orthopedic acute care physical therapy with knowledge of adult orthopedic surgeries and post-operative guidelines. Candidates should excel in communication, teamwork and leadership skills. New York State licensure is a requirement.

About Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a hospital in New York City that specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions. Founded in 1863 by James Knight, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. The hospital has been ranked the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. HSS has a staff of over 4000 employees, including more than 200 physicians and surgeons, and treats over 32,000 inpatients and 300,000 outpatients annually.
Learn more about Hospital for Special Surgery
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1863

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