Per Diem Physical Therapist - Neuro - Patchogue - APTA Cert required
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist for its Neuro team in Patchogue. The successful candidate provides therapy to improve patients’ mobility, functional ability, and quality of life. The therapist uses clinical expertise to plan and deliver safe, therapeutic, age-appropriate care through examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and physical intervention. The position collaborates with other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals, and provides on-site clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. The role requires a CAPTE-approved bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, a current and valid New York State physical therapy license and registration or limited permit, and strong communication and basic computer skills. The stated hourly salary range is $60.00–$60.00; actual compensation may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-approved program.
- Current and valid New York State physical therapy license and registration or limited permit.
- Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association for inpatient facility work.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-approved program.
- Doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE-approved program.
- Current and valid BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association for outpatient facility work.
- 1–2 years of experience in a hospital inpatient or orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Neuro experience for outpatient facility work.
Responsibilities
- Perform objective functional evaluations using appropriate tests and measures, and establish plans of care with measurable functional goals.
- Implement interventions appropriate to the patient’s functional status, diagnosis, and age, in accordance with the plan of care.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, education, and interventions.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes and health care goals.
- Provide on-site clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
- Evaluate patient progress toward functional goals and modify the plan of care as appropriate.
- Educate patients, families, and clinicians about the patient’s functional status and plan of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
