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Role Overview

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Physical Therapist (PT) to join an acute care team in Grand Central, NY. This is a full-time, day-shift position (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) that offers exposure to inpatient, outpatient, and acute care rotations. The role is ideal for newly licensed PTs or clinicians with up to one year of experience who want hands-on clinical development in a multidisciplinary hospital setting.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform initial examinations and re-examinations; establish goals and implement individualized treatment plans for a diverse patient population.
• Provide physical therapy interventions across acute and inpatient settings and attend assigned outpatient clinics.
• Document all assessments, progress notes, monthly summaries, and discharge summaries in a timely and compliant manner.
• Coordinate care and communicate recommendations with interdisciplinary team members.
• Train patients, families, caregivers, and medical staff on therapeutic programs and home exercise plans.
• Recommend durable medical equipment and prepare letters of medical necessity as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and make appropriate follow-up recommendations.
• Attend rounds, in-services, conferences, and department meetings.
• Maintain therapy attendance records, charges, and clinical statistics.
• Supervise and mentor Rehab Patient Care Associates, volunteers, and students when appropriate.
• Cover additional patient assignments as staffing needs dictate.

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Qualifications

• Current New York State Physical Therapy license (DOH/Office of Professions).
• 0–1 year of clinical experience; entry-level clinicians are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is required.
• Strong documentation, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and adapt to rotating clinical settings.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary range: $42.82 – $47.47 per hour (NYC pay-transparency compliant). Actual pay depends on experience, education, and operational need.
• Confidential Client offers competitive benefits that may include medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, and clinical training opportunities (specific benefits vary by employer policy).

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Location, Schedule & Logistics

• Work location: Grand Central, NY (postal code 10176).
• Schedule: Full-time, Days — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Rotation across inpatient, outpatient, and acute services is possible based on departmental needs.
• This position requires licensure valid in New York State and the ability to perform duties in a hospital-based clinical environment.

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What We Value

• Patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
• Collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Accountability, strong documentation practices, and adherence to clinical policy.
• Continuous learning and participation in departmental quality and education activities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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