Physical Therapist

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents. Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it. We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community. Job Summary The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating physical therapy needs and implementing comprehensive, medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to assigned patients in a supervises program of rehabilitation. The Licensed Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals focused to the patient's capacity and tolerance and set realistic and achievable goals for patients.

• Document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in a suitable physical therapy method
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation of Physical Therapy needs for specifically assigned patient populations.
• Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies referral
• Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patient's status for developing optimal treatment plan. /Treatment orders if necessary for unfamiliar diagnosis
• Develops and implements discharge plan in conjunction with patient, care partners and other members of the care team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• New York State Physical Therapy License
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 0-1 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred

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Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.