Job Description
Physical Therapist Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Employment Type: Full-time Shift/Schedule: Days, evenings Department: Physical Therapy Salary Range: $70,720.00 – $105,081.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications About the Regional Therapy Center The Regional Therapy Center of Saratoga Hospital offers a dynamic and professionally fulfilling opportunity for physical therapists. We offer: Professional development program with career ladder. Continuing education opportunities. Mentorship program for recent graduates. Specialty skill mentorship (e.g. vestibular, lymphedema, pelvic floor, manual therapy). Collaborative multidisciplinary team that enjoys working together. 50-minute evaluations and 30-minute one-on-one time during each treatment visit. 5 outpatient locations and 2 therapy pools. Inpatient and outpatient assignment schedule available, if requested. Work-Life Balance. About Saratoga Hospital At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. About the Role We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our Physical Therapy team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In this role, you will also evaluate patient treatment needs, plan treatment programs, and perform and/or supervise patients' treatments. What You’ll Do Selects, administers and interprets appropriate evaluations. Develops a treatment plan by selecting age appropriate treatment techniques, prioritizing problem areas and establishing goals. Performs treatments according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, treatment equipment, assistive devices, orthoses, and techniques within the scope of practice and according to the policies and procedures of the Regional Therapy Center. Establishes and maintains an appropriate therapeutic rapport with patients. Educates the patient/resident and/or caregivers about established goals and methods of treatment. Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate therapeutic programs and discharge. Prepares written reports and daily charges according to established RTC guidelines and to facilitate payment for services. Actively directs and provides oversight of therapy assistants and assigned students by maintaining responsibility for the plan of care and ensuring that policies, procedures and applicable laws are followed and that quality patient care is provided. Participates in the quality assurance and continuous quality improvement program as assigned. Assists patient through-put by maintaining clinic appearance and readiness, assisting others, ensuring availability of clinical supplies and forms and demonstrating a personal routine for job performance which facilitates increased productivity, as evidenced by three units billed per hour worked. Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence Perform clinical responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community What You Bring Bachelor or Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy. Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive. Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion. Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others. Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally. Problem solvin