Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Catholic Health, 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 patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace. St. Charles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and scored as one of the top hospitals on Long Island in the delivery of high quality care. This non-profit hospital features three centers of excellence: Maternal/Child services, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. St. Charles also offers services in general surgery, colon/rectal surgery, bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, epilepsy, stroke care, Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Center, and a nationally accredited Sleep Disorders Center.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy.
New York State PT license and registration or a valid temporary license.
BLS certification.
Physical therapist must be able to evaluate and provide treatment interventions to patients.
Must be able to work in a fast paced department.
Positions requires ability to accurately and completely document in a timely manner utilizing the electronic medical record system EPIC.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

DPT preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Interview patients to evaluate physical dysfunction or disability, plan and implement specific treatment programs according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Provide treatment of patients in accordance with departmental standards of operation while observing specially indicated precautions.
Observe physician's treatment order including rehabilitation goal and recognize the limitations of treatment and the responsibilities for which he or she is capable, based on experience, education, and training.