Physical Therapist (SO)(1199)

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases using physical, chemical, and mechanical means as prescribed by a state-licensed physician. You will maintain complete medical records and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, current NY state license, and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written prescription from the referring physician or State authorized practitioner.
• Uses evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness to support treatment plans.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals and modifies it as needed.

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

New York State Physical Therapy License

1-3 years of relevant experience

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.

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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

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.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).