Overview 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 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. Interviews patients to evaluate physical dysfunction or disability, plan and implement specific treatment programs according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Provides treatment of patients in accordance with departmental standards of operation while observing specially indicated precautions. Observes 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. Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

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

Skills:

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 Posted Salary Range USD $63.68 - USD $63.38 /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.