Senior Physical Therapist - Garden City

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group - Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and community members live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with over 20 offices located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for 30 years.

**This position is eligible for a $10K retention bonus or loan reimbursement (50% to be paid at the completion of the first year, and 50% to be paid at the completion of the second year).

Job Description

Executes methods and procedures for new tasks and the daily operations of Rehabilitation Services including the monitoring/administering of patient evaluations and quality of care in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a physician or other State authorized practitioner. Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs. Assists in evaluating and treating disabilities, injuries and diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means.

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Orientates Therapists to designated rotation, providing instruction regarding treatment protocols and use of equipment.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Guides clinical Rehabilitation staff.
• Makes periodic inspections of equipment, identifies equipment malfunctions and initiates repairs by contacting appropriate service departments.
• Assists with program development and quality improvement.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and team members.
• Attends family meetings and conferences pertaining to the welfare and management of an assigned patient.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 3-5 years of relevant orthopedic experience, required.

*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).