Physical Therapist

Northwell Health; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Hartsdale, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases using physical, chemical, and mechanical means. You will maintain comprehensive medical records for each patient and ensure care aligns with physician prescriptions.

The role requires a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, a current NY license (or limited outpatient permit), and 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required or equivalent.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required (or Limited Permit for outpatient settings).
• 0-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care as prescribed by the referring physician.
• Uses evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Monitors patient tolerance and status, adjusting as needed.
• Follows department emergency procedures for patient safety.
• Completes required documentation per policies.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews.
• Attends family meetings and collaborates with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Performs related duties as required under ADA and job scope.

Skills

0-3 years of experience

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Job description

• Locations 210 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY, 10530, US
• Minimum Salary/Range* 85,090.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range* 147,220.0000
• Shift Variable
• Shift Begin Time 7:00 AM
• Shift End Time 8:00 PM

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

1.Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
2.Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
3.Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
4.Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
5.Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
6.Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
7.Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
8.Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
9.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

1.Doctoral Degreein Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
2.Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required.
OR
Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).Specialized certifications, as needed.
OR
Eligible for the NYS 90-day post-doctoral graduation practice exemption under direct on-site supervision. All state filings for the Limited Permit must be completed prior to hire, with a current Permit or License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required before the 90-day exemption period expires.
3.0-3 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).

It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.