Physical Therapist - Spine Specialty

Openings available at all locations:

• Amherst, NY
• East Amherst, NY
• Orchard Park, NY
• Niagara Falls, NY
• Downtown Buffalo 

Job Summary

Licensed physical therapist whose concentration is evaluation and treatment disorders of the spine for a growing operative and non-operative spine program. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews physicians referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment plan.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and overall function.
• Utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and other specialized interventions to address spinal conditions.  May administer manual therapy to relieve pain or as otherwise needed in treatment plan.
• Builds strong relationships and keeps communication open with physicians, and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patients health care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Records treatment, response, and progress in patients electronic chart. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Collaborates with other team members, including athletic trainers to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Responsible for meeting volume and outcome goals set by director and team lead.
• Partners with athletic trainers and foster open communication throughout entire department and organization.
• Live our values daily.
• Other duties required as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• NYS Registered Physical Therapist.
• 2+ years experience in high volume outpatient orthopedics setting with focus on spine pathology.
• Experience with prescribing evidence based active exercise, neural techniques, and manual therapy is preferred. 
• EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.
• Clinic/gym environment; considerable physical activity.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Required to stand majority of shift.
• Close proximity to patients and coworkers .

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*.  Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holi