Physical Therapist Per Diem Outpatient

Northwell Health; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities and injuries. This role involves administering patient care, designing effective treatment programs, and maintaining comprehensive medical records. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree and a current license to practice in New York, along with relevant experience. Join a collaborative team focused on improving patient outcomes and participating in quality improvement initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care within a supportive and dynamic environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written prescription.
• Designs treatment programs to achieve established goals.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Evaluation Techniques

Treatment Program Design

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree

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 Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

• 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.


• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
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).