Physical Therapist, Fee for Service

Company: ADAPT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SUMMARY Under general direction, is responsible for providing evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention in accordance with agency policies, regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and standards of profession. Duties and activities may vary based on assignments and program. OPPORTUNITIES IN NYC! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Physical Therapist - Various will include, but are not limited to the following: · Provides physical therapy evaluation on individuals annually in areas of muscle tone and/or strength, range of motion, reflex patterns, gross motor capacity, posture and joint alignment, patterns of locomotion and/or ambulation, activities of daily living, including transfers and wheelchair management, need for adaptive equipment and recommendations for changes in present equipment. · Develops a treatment plan and goal based on assessment. · Selects educational, recreational and social activities in order to aid consumers in adjusting to their disability and teaches adaptive skills necessary to perform daily living and/or vocational tasks. · Integrates and provides therapeutic services in or home of person served through consultation with parent/guardian and staff. · Documents therapy activities and results in patients’ records in accordance with practices’ policy and procedures, assists in overall evaluation and rehabilitation of consumers’ medical/psychiatric condition · Records progress on all active cases in therapy, monitors therapy status, and makes appropriate recommendations as changes occur. · Refers patients to other clinical services if such referral is felt appropriate. · Follows all regulations regarding service provision and billing. · Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 individuals (equivalent to about 4 hours of therapy). · Performs other related duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Ability to read, write, speak and understand English · Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co- workers, consumers, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc. · Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality. · Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. · Good organizational skills · Good oral and written communications skills · Analytical ability necessary to evaluate consumer’s condition and progress and select appropriate therapy techniques. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Master’s in Physical Therapy. · Two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. · IPSIDD approval preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Current NY State license in Physical Therapy

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