Physical Therapist - Fee for Service (Manhattan)

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy to evaluate and treat patients per physician prescription, and to maintain complete medical records for each patient. The role requires designing treatment programs, monitoring patient responses, and complying with department procedures, emergencies, and documentation; 1–3 years of relevant experience and NY licensure are required.

Compensation includes per-visit rates for regular assignments and additional pay for certain

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required.
• 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care per prescribing physician or authorized practitioner.
• Uses evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs and implements a treatment program to achieve goals.
• Monitors patient tolerance and status; modifies treatment as needed.
• Responds to department emergency procedures for patient safety.
• Submits required documentation per department policies.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings and interacts with inter-disciplinary staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Documentation

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State Physical Therapist License

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. 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).