Your Content Goes Here
Physical Therapist (SI)
Staten Island North, Staten Island, NY
Position Summary
Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains medical records for each patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Interprets and executes physical therapy orders.
2. Screens and assesses patients based on diagnosis and age to develop an individualized plan of care.
3. Discusses findings and collaborates with patients/family on the establishment of goals.
4. Implements creative treatment techniques based upon patient age, interest, education level, social history and cultural and spiritual needs.
5. Monitors patient response to treatment and changes plan, as needed.
6. Develops goals to support performance in the home and community environment.
7. Teaches specific techniques and procedures to patient, family and/or hospital personnel.
8. Monitors treatment environment for safety and housekeeping according to policy and procedures.
9. Considers psychosocial aspects of care.
10. Terminates services when maximum benefit is received and formulates follow up plan when indicated.
11. Provides in-service education to staff and other health care personnel; and clinical education to entry level and level II students.
12. Documents care and maintain records, as required.
13. Schedules and prioritized workload to meet productivity standards and deadlines.
14. Performs related duties as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Occasional exertion in excess of 100 lbs. force; frequent exertion in excess of 50 lbs force; and consistent exertion in excess of 20 lbs. force.
• Consistent balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting performed in combination
• Consistent use of fine and gross motor bilateral hand dexterity.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, required. Masters Degree or Clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy, preferred.
• Current New York State license or New York State limited permit.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in an acute rehabilitation setting with Bachelors Degree, required. No experience required with Masters Degree.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $45.26-$57.04/hour
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
Career growth
Seeromanie Prashad
Current position:
Manager, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Northwell Health Laboratories
2017
Manager, Blood Bank, Northwell Health Laboratories
2014
Supervisor, Blood Bank, Northwell Health Laboratories
2012
Laboratory Technologist, Blood Bank, Northwell Health Laboratories
Torimarie Casale
Current position:
Assistant Nurse Manager, Staten Island University Hospital
2020
Registered Nurse, Staten Island University Hospital
2016
Patient Care Associate, Staten Island University Hospital
Vincent Thorpe
Current position:
Manager, Patient Care, Operating Room, Glen Cove Hospital
2017
Assistant Nurse Manager, Operating Room, North Shore University Hospital
2014
Charge Nurse, Operating Room, North Shore University Hospital
2012
Registered Nurse, Operating Room, North Shore University Hospital
Career blogs
Recent Awards
