Physical Therapist - PD (FH) - Northwell Health : Job Details

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.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, required. Masters/Doctorate Degree, preferred.
• Must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (LIC-PT) in New York State. OR Must have a valid permit (PER-PTP) and become licensed and registered within one (1) year of employment.

*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).