Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY

5h•$62 - $62

About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are proud members of Catholic Health and have served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every resident and patient, every time.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Must have, or be eligible for, State Licensure or registration.
License must be obtained within 1 year.
Previous experience preferred; will train new graduates.
Position is strenuous requiring handling, positioning, and manipulation of patients requiring physical therapy.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to staff members, management peers, hospital administration.
Ability to bend, stretch, reach, and handle physical therapy equipment.
Must be able to lift and position patients.
Knowledge of all equipment used in the rehabilitation of physically impaired patients.
Ability to use hospital information system.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff and students in the physical therapy department/facility.