Travel Physical Therapist I - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases under physician referral. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master's degree and NY State license, with 0–1 year of relevant experience. The position requires adherence to ADA essential functions and participation in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent required.
• Current New York State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care per physician referral.
• Utilizes evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve goals.
• Monitors patient tolerance/status and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Responds to department emergency procedures for safety.
• Documents required information per department policies.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews.
• Attends family meetings and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree

New York State PT license

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

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. 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.

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, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-1 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).