Physical Therapist - Spine Specialty at Excelsior Orthopaedics in Amherst, New York

Job Description:

Openings available at all locations:

• Amherst, NY


• East Amherst, NY


• Orchard Park, NY


• Niagara Falls, NY


• Downtown Buffalo 

Job Summary

Licensed physical therapist whose concentration is evaluation and treatment disorders of the spine for a growing operative and non-operative spine program. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews physicians referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment plan.


• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and overall function.


• Utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and other specialized interventions to address spinal conditions.  May administer manual therapy to relieve pain or as otherwise needed in treatment plan.


• Builds strong relationships and keeps communication open with physicians, and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patients health care.


• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Records treatment, response, and progress in patients electronic chart. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.


• Collaborates with other team members, including athletic trainers to develop individualized treatment plans.


• Responsible for meeting volume and outcome goals set by director and team lead.


• Partners with athletic trainers and foster open communication throughout entire department and organization.


• Live our values daily.


• Other duties required as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• NYS Registered Physical Therapist.


• 2+ years experience in high volume outpatient orthopedics setting with focus on spine pathology.


• Experience with prescribing evidence based active exercise, neural techniques, and manual therapy is preferred. 


• EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.


• Clinic/gym environment; considerable physical activity.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.


• Required to stand majority of shift.


• Close proximity to patients and coworkers .

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*.  Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service.  Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service.  Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.   

We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team.  We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally. 

*Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance 

Who We Are

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002.  We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center.  Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program.  Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients.  Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life.  We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York