About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Brooklyn with a 5-Star CMS Rating in staffing, quality, health inspections, and overall. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson’s and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care.
From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, McKinney ranks #11 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026 ; and earned high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U. S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026 .
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A.
M – 4:00 P. M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under general supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment, performs complex activities of a high professional level in the practice of physical therapy. May be responsible for the supervision of staff physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Examines and evaluates the patient's condition and plans and administers treatments to promote optimal health. Seeks to relieve pain, improve the body's movement and function, maintain cardiopulmonary function, restore, maintain and promote optimal physical function and limit disabilities resulting from injury or disease. Acts in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and physical therapy standards of care.
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Under general supervision, with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, performs the following: 1. Evaluates and treats complex conditions of patients to identify problems and needs. Evaluates and implements appropriate treatment plans.
Sets priorities and delivers or directs care to meet patient requirements. 2. Ensures that treatment precautions are taken in the implementation of the patient regimen, (e.g., cervical traction; thoracic, lumbar or pelvic fractures; cerebral pressure; I. V. or arteriole line monitoring). 3.
Collaborates with health professionals from other disciplines, such as occupational therapy, speech and audiology, psychology, social work and other disciplines in the treatment and discharge planning of assigned patients. 4. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and materials and ensures proper functioning of equipment. 5. Participates in meetings on a clinical, departmental, interdisciplinary or other basis. 6.
Participates in implementing and ensuring the maintenance of proper standards of physical therapy practice. Reviews clinical case records for accuracy and completeness. 7. Guides support staff in rendering routine patient care. 8.
Provides teaching, guidance and direction to less experienced therapists in rendering care. Acts as a role model or team leader. 9. Assists in the preparation and implementation of training and educational activities for departmental staff and other appropriate staff. 10.
Evaluates student performance and provides reports and guidance for improvement. 11. Assists in the design, coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of new physical therapy programs. 12. Participates in classes, conferences and workshops, and keeps staff up-to-date on recent developments in one or more clinical specialties in rehabilitation, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology or cardiopulmonary diseases. 13.
Prepares and submits reports and statistics on a regular and timely basis. Prepares records according to departmental procedures.
All candidates must have a valid license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) AND one of the following: 1. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited college or university; or 2. One (1) year of professional experience in administering physical therapy.
Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.