Per Diem Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Northwell Health; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a licensed Physical Therapist with a doctoral degree to evaluate and treat patients in accordance with physician prescriptions. The role includes maintaining complete medical records and participating in interdisciplinary care.

The ideal candidate holds a NY State license, may have specialized certifications, and brings 0–3 years of relevant experience to deliver direct patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy is required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State is required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written 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 observations of patient tolerance and status during treatment and modifies the program as needed.
• Responds to department emergency procedures for patient safety and care when necessary.
• Submits required documentation per department policies.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings/conferences with interdisciplinary staff on patient welfare and management.
• Performs related duties; all responsibilities are considered essential functions under the ADA.

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State

Specialized certifications as needed

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

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy 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.0-3 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).