Location: West Islip,NY, USA
Overview Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care. Job Details The Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering direct care to patients and utilizing physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician. Responsibilities: Evaluates patient and creates treatment plan. Employee is able to provide verbal and written educational material to patients when appropriate Recognizes the need for involvement of other disciplines Creates a recommended discharge plan Performs and records daily clinical notes Participates in performance improvement initiatives Completes department mandatory in-service/training/competency within specified time frame Participates in education of staff and students within the medical center Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy or Master's degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred. Licensed and registered PT in the State of New York. BLS required. Salary Range USD $40.97 - USD $52.50 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.