Physical Therapist

Northwell Health; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using prescribed means. The successful candidate will maintain complete medical records and administer direct patient care, ensuring treatments align with physician directions.

The role requires a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, a current NY license, and 0-3 years of experience. Offering a per diem rate of $65 hourly, this position is essential for patient care and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent experience required.
• Current licensed Physical Therapist in New York state.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care per physician's prescription.
• Designs treatment programs to achieve goals.
• Submits documentation as per departmental policies.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluation techniques

Treatment program design

Observation skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

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

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

*Set per diem rate is $65 hourly

• 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).