Physical Therapist, Rehab at Home- (Nassau, Part Time)

Northwell Health; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Westbury is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities and injuries. The role involves administering direct patient care according to physician prescriptions, designing treatment programs, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and have a New York State license. The position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on quality improvement.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care according to prescriptions.
• Designs treatment programs to achieve established goals.
• Monitors patient tolerance and modifies treatment as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluation techniques

Treatment program design

Emergency procedures

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

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

Job description

Physical Therapist, Rehab at Home- (Nassau, Part Time)

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

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.

Job Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy 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. 0-3 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).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.