Per Diem Physical Therapist Neuro Patchogue APTA Cert required

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist for the Patchogue area. The role involves providing therapy to enhance patient mobility and quality of life, performing evaluations, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a New York State license, with CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in neuro rehabilitation. The position offers a hourly rate of $60.00.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree from a CAPTE approved program.
• Current and valid NYS Physical Therapy license required.
• BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Document patient progress and interact with healthcare team.
• Provide on-site supervision to assistants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Physical Therapist - Neuro - Patchogue. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing appropriate therapy to promote the improvement of mobility, functional ability, and quality of life. Uses clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and age appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable and functional goals.
• Implements appropriate interventions treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Provides on-site clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
• Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals and modifies the plan of care as appropriate.
• Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). Current and valid NYS Physical Therapy license and registration or limited permit. Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association – Inpatient facility only. Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills. Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). Other Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association – Outpatient facility only. 1–2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting. Experience in Neuro – Outpatient facility only.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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