Physical Therapist

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

The outpatient rehabilitation therapist is responsible for evaluation and therapeutic intervention for persons with illnesses or injuries that impede independent functioning of mobility, activities of daily living, cognitive thinking, and/or vocation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physicians’ treatment orders/ prescriptions in a timely fashion.
• Performs a thorough patient evaluation and assesses the needs of the patient.

Establishes realistic short and long-term goals in conjunction with the patient. Goals are measurable.

Develops an appropriate and individualized plan of care for each patient and communicates with pt. and family.

Demonstrates and applies the knowledge of human growth and development to deliver care in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.

Progresses patients appropriately to achieve the highest potential level of function by discharge. Demonstrates awareness of proper safety considerations throughout treatment sessions and guides supportive staff in the same.

• Demonstrates awareness of patient precautions/contraindications when delivering care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic techniques, activities and principles.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate and provide appropriate care.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and makes modifications to plan and goals as needed.
• Participates in the student affiliation programs under the supervision of the CCCE.

Oversees clinical performance of PTA’s, aides, and students to ensure appropriate patient care is being delivered.

Initial evaluations are thorough, accurate and completed according to dept. policy within 24 hours.

• Patient progress is documented on a regular basis with emphasis on patient’s functional abilities.
• Daily documentation is thorough, accurate and completed according to department policy.
• Documents patient education activities throughout the admission of the patient.
• Documentation complies with all regulatory guidelines.
• Documentation is clear and concise.
• Facilitates orientation of the person served to the services, program and predicted outcomes.
• Communicates as needed with both external and internal resources.
• Uses available financial information in decision-making about the provision of services for the person served.
• Facilitates involvement of the persons served throughout the rehab process

Gathers appropriate information and outcomes for the organization to use for performance improvement and follow-up.

Prepares for discharge in a timely manner making appropriate recommendations for equipment, HEP and continued therapy.

• Includes patient/family in all decisions regarding DC.
• Prepares and educates patient/family in a prescriptive HEP prior to discharge.
• Assists with the implementation of discharge/transition recommendations.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• New York State Physical Therapy license and registration or a valid temporary license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Skills

• A physical therapist must be able to evaluate and provide treatment interventions to patients.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced department.
• Position 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.

Salary Range

USD $44.41 - USD $55.55 /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.