Physical Therapist, Per Diem - Inpatient

NYU Langone Hospitals; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Per Diem/Inpatient Physical Therapist to provide expert therapy aimed at improving mobility, function, and quality of life. The therapist will assess, diagnose, plan, and implement age-appropriate interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PT education, NYS licensure, BLS/CPR, and strong communication. Per diem scheduling supports a flexible inpatient coverage model at our Long Island campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration or limited permit.
• Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs an objective functional evaluation with tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable goals.
• Implements interventions as indicated by patient status and plan of care.
• Maintains accurate documentation reflecting examination, evaluation, and plan of care.
• Interacts with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and provides on-site supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Educates patient, family, and clinician regarding patient status and plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physical Therapist, Per Diem / Inpatient. In this role, the successful candidate provides appropriate therapy to promote the improvement of mobility, functional ability, and quality of life. Uses clinical expertise to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and age appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs an objective functional evaluation including appropriate tests and measures and establishes a plan of care with measurable and functional goals.
• Implements appropriate interventions treatment as indicated by the patient's functional status, diagnosis, and age in conjunction with the plan of care.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education and interventions.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals. Provides on-site clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
• Evaluates patient progress toward functional goals and modifies the the plan of care as appropriate.
• Provides patient, family, and clinician education regarding the patient's functional status and plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, you must have a Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). Current and valid NYS Physical Therapy license and registration or limited permit. Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association,. Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills. Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). Other: Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical Therapy (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) approved PT program). 1- 2 years Hospital (Inpatient) or Orthopedic (Outpatient) Rehabilitation setting.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.