Northwell Health

Physical Therapist

Northwell Health$75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required, or equivalent experience.
  • Current New York State Physical Therapist license is mandatory.
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting required.
  • Specialized certifications may be needed based on practice area.
  • Demonstrated understanding of patient care protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Administer direct patient care based on physician prescriptions.
  • Utilize evaluation techniques to assess patient needs thoroughly.
  • Design effective treatment programs aligned with patient goals.
  • Monitor patient tolerance and modify treatment as necessary.
  • Respond to emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintain accurate, complete medical records for all patients.
  • Engage in quality improvement activities and attend interdisciplinary meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Collaborative team environment with interdisciplinary staff.
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to a diverse patient population managing various conditions.
Full 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.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).

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides clinical care, research, and medical education in New York. It is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state of New York, with over 72000 employees. Northwell Health has 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as a medical school and a research institute. The organization was founded in 1997 as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and changed its name to Northwell Health in 2015.
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1997

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