Physical Therapist

Essen Health Care is currently seeking a Full- Time & Part-Time Licensed Physical Therapists for our Bronx Division. The selected candidate will be 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, but not limited to the following: 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.

The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications: 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 Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and population health capabilities.

Our Community Services teams creates and sustains relationship with community organizations and agencies and health plans. Essen is dedicated to ensuring the quality of care for all patients and has been designated ‘Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home’ by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has won awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to develop and commercialize our technology innovations.