Physical Therapist

Catholic Health; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 61,179 - 76,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a licensedPhysical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across the hospital, progressing care from assessment to discharge. This role supervises PT staff and students, collaborates with physicians, and documents outcomes.

The successful candidate will create functional treatment plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate charting of progress and charges. The department values evidence‑based practice, clear communication, and patient‑centered care, with

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Must hold NYS PT licensure and registration.
• DPT preferred; other PT degrees acceptable with license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, progress, and discharge plan for patients.
• Supervise staff and students in the PT department.
• Perform patient assessments and document care and progress.
• Develop and implement functional, measurable treatment plans.
• Communicate with physicians and care teams regarding orders and patient status.
• Document timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Lift and position patients

Team collaboration

Equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master’s in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred

NYS PT Licensure and registration

BLS – American Heart Association

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence‑based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, progression, and discharge planning of patients throughout the hospital.

• Responsible for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff and students in the physical therapy department/facility.
• Perform patient assessment prior to initiation or renewal of therapy, including obtaining a medical history, reason for therapy, prior level of function, complications, precautions, and critical behavior/mentation.
• Perform a functional assessment for each patient prior to treatment.
• Write goals in functional or behavioral terms which include time frames.
• Establish treatment plans based on the results of the assessment.
• Observe and document patient response to treatment.
• Begin patient/family education at time of assessment.
• Document clearly on patient record awareness of age‑specific needs and their impact on patient assessment.
• Include the patient in decision‑making process regarding treatment program.
• Maintain patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of age‑specific needs of the patient and design the treatment plan based on human growth development.
• Explain every aspect of the written development plan of care before initiating treatment.
• Contact physician when there is a question concerning the prescribed patient orders.
• Adapt conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Establish and maintain a positive line of communication with mutual respect for and trust with each patient.
• Document all treatments to include patient response.
• Prepare and submit written evaluation reports.
• Prepare and submit written discharge summary reports when necessary.
• Accurately write progress notes in patient chart.
• Accurately submit procedure charges on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Master’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• NYS PT Licensure and registration.
• Previous hospital experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff members, management peers, and hospital administration.
• Must be able to lift and position patients.
• Knowledge of all equipment used in the rehabilitation of physically impaired patients.
• Prior EPIC experience.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Salary and Benefits

USD $44.41 – $55.55 per hour. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.