Physical Therapist Per Diem Outpatient

Northwell Health; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with various disabilities and injuries. This role involves administering direct patient care, designing tailored treatment programs, and ensuring thorough documentation in compliance with department policies. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and a current New York State license. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Evaluation Techniques

Treatment Program Design

Documentation

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 interdisciplinary 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 Qualifications

1. Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
2. Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
3. 0-3 years of relevant experience required.

*Additional Salary Details: 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).