Physical Therapist - Fee for Service

Northwell Health; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and document outcomes. The role emphasizes collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team and adherence to approved prescriptions.

The position requires a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, NY licensure, and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Various responsibilities ensure high standards of patient safety and care within the department.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the prescription of the referring physician or other authorized practitioner.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Monitors patient tolerance and status during treatment and adjusts as needed.
• Responds to department emergencies for patient safety and care.
• Documents in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings with inter-disciplinary staff regarding patient welfare and management.
• Performs related duties as required; all essential functions under ADA.

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

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.Please note: The 'minimum' rate and 'maximum' rate refers to a 'per-visit' rate for regular assignments in this role. Voluntary work opportunities, outside the normal scope of duty, may pay an alternate 'per-visit' rate, depending on multiple factors (region, type of visit, discipline, etc.), and may be offered on an occasional, as-needed basis.The following rates are paid for certain administrative tasks:Orientation: 1/2 Day = $75.00; Full day = $150.00; Education/In-services: $40.00 - $150.00; Meetings: $35.00

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 the 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

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.1-3 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).