Physical Therapist (NY HELPS), Rockland Psychiatric Center,

Duties Description Rockland Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Physical Therapist to deliver physical therapy treatment to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside and within in State Service can apply.

As a Physical Therapist, you will assist individuals restore, maintain, and improve physical movement and function including :

• Examining and evaluating individuals' condition
• Performing and interpreting tests to assess individuals' movement related issues
• Developing and implementing individual physical therapy treatment plans including treatment goals
• Observing and recording individuals' progress and modifies treatment plans as needed

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have a license and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State.

OR

Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b / 55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including :

Background checks will be required.

The salary range for this position includes a geographic pay differential of $4,000.

Notes :

1. If you fail to maintain your license and / or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.

2. To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and / or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

3. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-680-5582

Email Address rocklandpc-jobs@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rockland Psychiatric Center

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.