Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 69,259 - 98,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in West Islip is seeking a Physical Therapist-PD to deliver direct patient care and create treatment plans. You will work in a team-focused environment, evaluating patients and participating in performance improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or higher is required, along with a current New York PT license and BLS certification. Competitive pay of $60.94 per hour is offered alongside generous benefits including tuition assistance and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required, DPT preferred.
• Current New York PT license is mandatory.
• BLS certification should be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and creates treatment plans.
• Provides educational material to patients as needed.
• Creates recommended discharge plans.
• Records daily clinical notes.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Educates staff and students at the medical center.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Educational material provision

Collaboration with other disciplines

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or higher

Licensed PT in New York

BLS Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist-PD - Catholic Health

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Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537‑bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices, empowered leadership, and a team focused on evidence‑based practice, continual learning, and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering direct care to patients and utilizing physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and creates treatment plan
• Employee is able to provide verbal and written educational material to patients when appropriate
• Recognizes the need for involvement of other disciplines
• Creates a recommended discharge plan
• Performs and records daily clinical notes
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and completes department mandatory in‑service/training/competency within specified time frame
• Participates in education of staff and students within the medical center

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Master’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• Licensed and registered PT in the State of New York.
• BLS required.

Salary Range

USD $60.94 - USD $60.94 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Benefits

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

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care