Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: Varies

Pay: $140,000 - $150,000

Requirements:

Clinical Oversight & Mentorship

• Case Consultations: Advise junior PTs and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) on complex cases or plateauing patients.
• QA Chart Audits: Review clinical documentation (EVALs, daily notes, and discharge summaries) to ensure they meet medical necessity and insurance requirements.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Introduce new research-backed modalities or protocols to the clinical team to improve patient outcomes.
• Supervision: Manage the overall supervision of the current PT, OT and speech/swallow team.
• Clinical Care: Participate in patient care by providing PT or OT services to inpatients for 0.2 FTE (7.5 hours over the course of the week)

Personnel Management

• Scheduling & Coverage: Manage therapist schedules, PTO requests, and patient volume to ensure the clinic is appropriately staffed and arrange coverage when needed
• Performance Reviews: Conduct quarterly or annual appraisals, set productivity goals, and address performance issues or disciplinary actions.
• Hiring & Training: Participate in interviewing and onboarding new staff to ensure they fit the clinic's culture and technical standards.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate disputes between staff members or address patient complaints regarding their care.

Administrative & Operations

• Productivity Monitoring: Track key metrics to ensure the service is productive.
• Compliance: Ensure the facility meets HIPAA, OSHA, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards. You also stay updated on Medicare/Medicaid billing changes.
• Budget & Equipment: Assist in monitoring expenditures, ordering supplies, and ensuring all specialized equipment (ultrasound, treadmills, etc.) is calibrated and safe.
• Interdisciplinary Liaison: Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters to streamline referrals and authorizations.

Requirements:

• Education: * Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program is preferred.
  
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy for those licensed prior to the DPT requirement.
• Licensure: * Current, unencumbered New York State license and registration as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience: * Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant setting (Acute Care, Rehab, or Outpatient).
  
  • At least 2 years of experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory capacity.
• Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  • Board Certification in a specialty (e.g., OCS, SCS, NCS, or GCS) is highly preferred for leadership roles.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  • Thorough understanding of the NYS Physical Therapy Practice Act.
  • Familiarity with CMS, The Joint Commission, and NYS Department of Health (DOH) Article 28 regulations for rehabilitation services.