Clinical Physical Therapist - Impactful Patient Care

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Doctoral Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means under physician prescription. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.

The role includes designing a treatment program, observing patient tolerance, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team while following department procedures for safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current NY State license to practice, or limited permit eligibility
• 0-3 years of relevant experience

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 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.

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Doctoral Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means under physician prescription. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.

The role includes designing a treatment program, observing patient tolerance, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team while following department procedures for safety and quality improvement.