Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver direct patient care and apply physical agents as prescribed by the referring physician.

The role evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, documents daily notes, and participates in performance improvement and interprofessional education within the medical center.

Qualifications

• 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 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and creates treatment plan.
• Provides 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; completes department in-service/training/competency within specified time frame.
• Participates in education of staff and students within the medical center.

Education

Bachelor/Master/DPT in Physical Therapy

Job description

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 and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is 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 andutilizing 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 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 $63.38 - USD $63.38 /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.

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