$3,246/Weekly Travel Physical Therapist (Home Care) - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases in accordance with physician referrals. You will maintain complete medical records and collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, designing individualized treatment programs, monitoring progress, and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for licensure eligibility.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in New York state required; additional certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per physician prescription.
• Use appropriate evaluation techniques to assess patient status.
• Design and implement treatment plans to meet goals.
• Monitor patient tolerance and modify treatment as needed.
• Follow department emergency procedures for patient safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient

Responsibilities:

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).