Physical Therapist
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Job overview
Northwell Health is hiring a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases using physical, chemical, and mechanical means. This role involves administering direct patient care, designing treatment programs, and making accurate observations of patient tolerance. The Physical Therapist also participates in quality improvement activities and interacts with inter-disciplinary staff.
Key focus areas include Administer direct patient care in accordance with written prescriptions, Utilize appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness, and Design a treatment program to achieve established goals.
Successful candidates bring Doctoral Degree In Physical Therapy Or Equivalent, Current License To Practice As A Physical Therapist In New York State, and Eligible For NYS 90-Day Post-Doctoral Graduation Practice Exemption. Important skills include Administer Direct Patient Care, Evaluation Techniques, Treatment Program Design, Patient Observation, Modify Treatment Program, and Emergency Procedures.
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Req Number 194143
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
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Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner
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Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
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Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
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Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
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Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
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Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
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Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
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Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
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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
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Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required.OR
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Current limited permit to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State, required (applicable to outpatient settings only).Specialized certifications, as needed.OR
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Eligible for the NYS 90-day post-doctoral graduation practice exemption under direct on-site supervision. All state filings for the Limited Permit must be completed prior to hire, with a current Permit or License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required before the 90-day exemption period expires
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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).
The salary range for this position is $85090.00-$147220.00/year
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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