Home Care Physical Therapist - Peconic East - 10k Student Loan Repayment/Retention Bonus

Northwell Health; Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with various disabilities and injuries. This role involves administering direct patient care, designing effective treatment programs, and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree and a current license to practice in New York, along with relevant experience in a clinical setting. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and current Physical Therapist license required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient care per physician's prescription.
• Designs treatment programs and modifies as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Evaluation Techniques

Treatment Program Design

Documentation

Emergency Response

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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.

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

• 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.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.