Physical Therapist - Paid Daily

Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Allied Health -- Rehabilitation Therapy

Patchogue, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Centeran advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facilityas well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Physical & Speech Therapy - Per Diem - Variable Days; 2 Weekend Days. Develops comprehensive therapeutic plans, documents patient progress daily, revises treatment plans when appropriate, educates patient on disease process and is involved with discharge planning. The therapist uses all physical therapy modalities and techniques. Provides lectures and demonstrations to the hospital staff and affiliations as requested.

Covers all Physical therapy areas. Voluntarily helps other staff members. Assists in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, the Rehabilitation Aide and the Rehabilitation PSA. Initially and ongoing, reviews medical record, observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories including physicians diagnoses and orders. Performs and documents all initial evaluations and progress notes in a timely fashion. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patient, self and others. Adjusts the plan of care in response to changes in patient status. Establishes short and long term goals in conjunction with the patient and formulates treatment plans consistent with these goals. Determines the appropriate equipment and modalities required to achieve goals. Coordinates physical therapy with other services to facilitate efficient and effective patient care. Discusses treatment plan and/or associated problems with physicians and nursing staff. Determines physical therapy related tasks that can be legally and ethically delegated. Follows the established Policies and Procedures and Safety precautions in the use of all modalities Examines equipment prior to patient use. Documentation: Legibly documents in the patients chart, on departmental forms, and any other hospital forms all aspects of Physical Therapy care. This is to include screening examination, evaluation, response to treatment, discharge planning, family conferences and communication with other health care professionals. Selects relevant information to document the delivery of physical therapy patient care. Documents any patient or family education on the hospital Patient and Family Education form. Fully completes departmental forms such as the Physical Therapy Initial Evaluation form and Physical Therapy re-evaluation form. Professional Behavior/Customer Service Demonstrates a positive attitude, positive attitude towards change, positive customer service skills, demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive work environment. Treats internal and external customers with a positive regard, dignity, respect and compassion. Wears attire consistent with expectations of the hospital. Wears hospital badge at all times. Exhibits sensitivity to differences in race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status. Promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a willingness to alter schedule to accommodate patient needs and facility requirements. Participates in activities addressing quality of service Seeks information regarding quality of care rendered by self and others under their supervision. Follows established guidelines for the delivery of physical therapy services. (eg, critical/clinical pathways, protocals) Participates in Performance Assessment and Improvement program.

Promotes the profession of Physical Therapy. Willingness to take on and develop new projects and services. Takes part in departmental program planning and development. To qualify you must have a Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy curriculum with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree. New York State Physical Therapist license or eligible for licensure with current registration. Adapts delivery of physical therapy care to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patient, self and others Current basic life support

Acute care preferred

NYU Langone HospitalSuffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58.71 - $58.71 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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