Physical Therapist - Per Diem & Contract

MedStar Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist (Per Diem & Contract) to evaluate and treat patients using prescribed methodologies. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree and a current license to practice in New York, with responsibilities including patient care and treatment program design. This role contributes significantly to patient management and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care according to physician’s prescription.
• Designs treatment programs to achieve established goals.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Evaluation Techniques

Treatment Program Design

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Per Diem & Contract

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree 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.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

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