Dynamic Physical Therapist – Rehab & Patient-Centered Care

Northwell; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases under physician prescriptions. You will maintain medical records and design individualized treatment plans within the department’s guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate observation, adjustment of therapies, and collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent
• Current New York State license to practice as a Physical Therapist; specialized certifications as needed
• 1–3 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 the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluation techniques

Treatment design

Documentation

Emergency procedures

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State PT license

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases under physician prescriptions. You will maintain medical records and design individualized treatment plans within the department’s guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate observation, adjustment of therapies, and collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.