Physical Therapist-PD

Catholic Health•Port Jefferson, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care. A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
New York State PT license and registration or 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.
Position 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 the 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.