Physical Therapist-Per diem
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Overview:

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 Islands Top Workplace.

St. Charles Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 110 years. 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.

Job Details:

Evaluate and treat physician-referred patients by organizing and conducting physical therapy programs. Evaluate physical dysfunction or disability, plan and implement specific treatment programs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.

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.

Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. DPT preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• New York State PT license and registration or valid temporary license.
• BLS certification.

Skills:

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

Posted Salary Range: USD $58.04 - USD $58.04 /Hr. :

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates 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.