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Senior Clinician Physical Therapist:

Cardiopulmonary – Split Inpatient/Outpatient 

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Columbia University Medical Center

177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
Full-Time / Day Flex

Schedule: 

• 3 days outpatient (Cardiopulmonary rehab clinic). 
• 2 days inpatient (Inpatient cardiology, pulmonology, cardiac surgery, thoracic units, and transplant service). 
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Step into the compassionate world of NewYork-Presbyterian, where patients receive physical therapy of the highest caliber. The Rehabilitation Medicine Department at NYP is one of the largest in the nation, with over 50 years of experience advancing clinical excellence. We are seeking an experienced clinician to join our Cardiopulmonary service line in a unique hybrid role: three days in outpatient care and two days in inpatient care.

As a Senior Clinician/Advanced Clinician, you will serve as a mentor to staff, a clinical consultant, and an instructor within the department while coordinating educational programs and participating in NYP service excellence initiatives. This role requires advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex cardiopulmonary conditions across the continuum of care. 

What You’ll Do 

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 
• Common conditions include: 
  • Heart and lung transplant (pre- and post-operative). 
  • Post-cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements, LVAD, heart transplant). 
  • Medical cardiopulmonary diagnoses (Respiratory failure, Pre transplant patients, pulmonary hypertension, CHF exacerbations). 
  • Thoracic surgeries and ventilator weaning cases. 
• Implement evidence-based interventions for functional mobility, airway clearance, breathing retraining, and exercise tolerance. 
• Serve as an educational resource for staff therapists, students, and allied health professionals. 
• Organize and conduct advanced-level cardiopulmonary education sessions. 
• Develop assessment and treatment protocols for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. 
• Participate in new clinical programs and assist with data collection for ongoing studies. 

Required Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• New York State Physical Therapy license. 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. 
• Minimum 5 years as a practicing PT. 
• At least 1 year in cardiopulmonary specialty (acute care and/or outpatient). 
• Prior experience with inpatient complex cardiac and pulmonary patients (non-ICU level care). 
• Completion of 20 CE credits in Physical Therapy with at least 50% in cardiopulmonary specialty. 
• Completion of 10 CE credits within the past 3 years. 

Preferred Criteria: 

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Board Certified Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (ABPTS). 
• Prior rotation in inpatient rehab and outpatient cardiac or pulmonary program. 
• Competency in ventilator management, VAD's, walk tests and high flow patients. 
• Excellent communication, teaching skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A.P.T.A. Membership. 

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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