Northern Westchester Hospital Jobs (12)

Job Description

Performs cleaning duties as well as other tasks performed by the Environmental Services Department. Adheres to NS-LIJHS / departmental policies and procedures and JCAHO / regulatory agency requirements.

Job Responsibility

• Performs all cleaning functions following established procedures in a timely fashion.
• Uses properly labeled cleaning supplies for each job as instructed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition, uses supplies economically.
• Cleans beds, blinds, ceilings, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, walls, windows, wall tiles, ceiling & wall vents, televisions, etc following established procedures.
• Washes and hangs draperies and cubicle curtains
• Washes and polishes furniture and metal.
• Sweeps walkways and outside perimeter of facility (where currently applicable).
• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, vacuums, and buffs floors.
• Replenishes liquid soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
• Moves furniture from one area in facility to another (where currently applicable).May be asked to move furniture to outside storage facility.

Distributes clean linen carts.Picks up soiled linen and delivers to linen department.

• Collects garbage, cleans and re lines trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Transports garbage to designated area and disposes non-infectious waste appropriately.
• Deposits Red Bags Infectious Waste, in holding cart in cautious manner
• Transports Red-Bag garbage to Sani-Pak area and inserts into Sani - Pak.Operates Sani - Pak receptacle.
• Moves all furniture and replaces same after carpet installations, in preparation to strip, seal or wax floors or when a department is relocating (where currently applicable).
• Moves all of the aforementioned as necessary for the smooth and efficient flow of any required work to be performed and replaces same.
• Sets up and breaks down tables, chairs, lecture podiums, etc according to specifications.
• Removes trash before setting up next function / meeting.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in an industrial or hospital setting, preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of all types of buffing and scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners and extractor machines.

Demonstrated competency in the use of Sani-Pak and cardboard baling machine.

• Must be able to lift / carry 15 pounds.
• Must be able to ambulate, up and down stairs and bend at knees repeatedly during shift in the performance of cleaning duties.
• Communicate effectively in English (speaking and reading).
• 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).

Job Description

Supervises and coordinates the staff and daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Implements established policies and procedures as they pertain to Environmental Sanitation.

Job Responsibility

• Promotes Environment Services department goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members.
• Leads the activities of assigned Environmental Services team members by communicating and providing guidance toward achieving department objectives.
• Supervises, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of staff; ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work to optimize operational service.
• Analyzes, recommends, implements, and monitors approved work-flow changes.
• Receives special work assignments from management, as needed.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies.
• Evaluates and recommends related products and equipment.
• Provides safety instruction related to the use of products, equipment and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) references.
• Addresses the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the hospital and facility.
• 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

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management 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).

Job Description

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; secures supplies, ensures patient is properly undressed and draped, provides instruments to physicians, holds patient, as required and assists patient after procedure / examination.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained;

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six month to one year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant 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).

Performs diversified secretarial duties supporting management and / or a physician

Responsibilities :

• Performs diversified secretarial duties including, but not limited to :
• Typing various forms of correspondence
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, etc.
• Transmitting various documents using computer, mail, and / or fax
• Recordkeeping
• Maintaining files and filing systems
• Taking meeting minutes
• Receptionist duties
• Maintaining office inventory and ordering supplies
• Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior clerical experience, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 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).

Job Responsibility

Cleans and disinfects : High (ceiling vents, ceilings) and low (window sills, floors, furniture) dusting, sweeping, mopping, stripping floors, finishing floors, burnishing floors, wiping walls, ledges, sills, beds, phones, glass, stainless steel, elevators, furniture, bathrooms, vacuums, shampoo, trash and linen collection, trash packing, trash compacting, plants, partitions, doors, door jambs, kickplates, baseboards, cribs, bassinets, ceilings, sidewalks and curbs, loading docks.

May change linen and make beds, cleans and disinfects window coverings.

• Arranges and moves furniture, mattresses, equipment and supplies.
• Restocks and transports supplies.
• Enters information of discharges into bedtracking system.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Minimum of one year previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare environment, preferred.
• Ability to use carts, floor care machines, vacuums, scrapers, dust pans, chemicals, brushes, buckets and wringers, dust maps, long handled cleaning devices, mops, caddies, trash receptacles, re-usable containers, mats, elevators, and ladders, etc., required.
• Ability to work independently and to follow directions. Detail oriented, strong interpersonal, verbal and organizational skills, required.
• Knowledge of proper handling procedures of regulated medical and solid waste, 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).

Job Description

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification; secures supplies, ensures patient is properly undressed and draped, provides instruments to physicians, holds patient, as required and assists patient after procedure / examination.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained;

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six month to one year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant 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).

Job Description

Performs coding and abstracting duties to assure accurate completion of coding for all assigned patient records. Logs all discharges into the computerized Discharge Log, enters specific data elements and verifies the discharge physician for all coded records.

Serves as an onsite resource for both inpatient and outpatient coding issues. Maintains an understanding of both Inpatient and Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems.

Job Responsibility

Assigns codes accurately to each record for diagnoses and procedures performed according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding and classification systems.

This includes assignment of modifiers on required cases).

• Utilizes resources needed to adhere to coding guidelines (e.g. Coding Clinic, Coding Handbook, etc.). Also uses reference materials (medical dictionary, Physicians Desk Reference, approved abbreviations) to ensure accuracy to align with Coding Compliance Regulations (Department of Justice / OIG).
• Abstracts data from the medical record and enters data directly into the 3M Application software. (Utilizes data sheet only when needed during downtime).

Responds correctly to prompts for refining of codes as well as tracking case managed patients, readmission status, discharge disposition, birth weight, O.

R. minutes, lesion size, type of anesthesia and ASA classification.

• Obtains corresponding pathology reports to ensure accurate coding to support documentation within the record.
• Works in concert with DRG Validator on DRG Assurance. Verifies proposed DRG to ensure accurate assignment for direct relationship to finance and reimbursement.
• Meets the required productivity and competency levels established for a full time Inpatient Coder. (Inpatient : 20 ) Meets productivity and competency standards for coding of Ambulatory Surgical records for a full time employee.(Outpatient : 36)
• Codes pre-admission surgical testing forms on assigned day. Codes and enters discharges / re-admits at time of receipt from transferring unit.
• Completes DOH forms for appropriate records, i.e. Spontaneous Termination of Pregnancy, Alzheimers, Congenital Malformation, Induced Termination of Pregnancy, and Sterilization.
• Responsible for submitting DOH forms to the responsible person in a timely manner to ensure DOH Regulations are met. Keeps a log of all forms sent.
• Assists in data audits as requested. Responds to suggestions for change in timely manner.
• Assigns charts to appropriate review area for coding validation check.
• Responds to physicians coding questions when necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Physical Demands :

Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, high visual activity to review documents, high level of concentration without allowing distraction to impact workflow.

Job Qualification

• High School Graduate or equivalent, required.
• Completion of one-year Coding Certification program or equivalent experience in coding, required.
• Credentialed CCS / RHIT, Required.
• One year of coding experience in an acute care setting with a complex case Mix and a skill level required to perform the job with accuracy.
• Requires excellent knowledge ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding principles.
• Requires good interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively with physicians and reviewers.
• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• 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).

Job Description

Serves as liaison between the patient and facility / physician. Ensures a continuum of quality patient care throughout hospitalization and oversees provisions for patient's discharge.

Assesses, plans, oversees and evaluates the appropriateness of care throughout admission and hospitalization of the patient.

Job Responsibility

Facilitates patient management throughout hospitalization. Participates in patient management rounds and patient centered meetings.

Identifies potential delays and resolves issues with appropriate departments. Identifies appropriate utilization of Social Work Services and makes referrals when appropriate.

Serves as an in-patient liaison - planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient in collaboration with the health care team.

Serves as a resource to the health care team regarding quality, utilization of clinical resources, payer, and reimbursement issues.

Works with on-site screeners in transitioning patients to appropriate post discharge settings. Collaborates with payers, providing all necessary clinical documentation for the maximization of benefits.

Serves as a liaison to patient, family, admitting, primary care physician, health care team, and hospital departments. Collaborates with and provides feedback to the primary care physician and multidisciplinary team regarding patient's status with regard to length of stay, utilization of resources and discharge status.

Provides support to the in-patient health care team as well as to patient and family regarding all aspects of admission, hospitalization and discharge plan.

Involves patient and / or family in discussion and planning for anticipated need for care following discharge. Ensures patient and / or family are given information regarding their choices regarding transferring the patient to another level of care according to regulatory standards.

Performs concurrent utilization management using Interqual criteria. Conducts chart review for appropriateness of admission and continued length of stay.

Contacts and interacts with third party payers to obtain approval of hospital days, pre-certification and post-discharge eligibility in relation to clinical course.

Ensures compliance with current state, federal, and third party payer regulations. Identifies patients for Alternate Level Care (ALC) care list and notifies appropriate health team members.

Communicates with insurance companies and physicians regarding utilization issues. Utilizes important message from Medicare (IMM) when appropriate.

Ensures managed care reviews are up to date and accurately reflect patient's clinical progress and acute needs.

Participates in the quality management of patient care outcomes. Submits data to management regarding case management and / or quality initiatives.

Participates in data collection regarding patient's length of stay, utilization of clinical resources, IPRO citations including appropriate recommendations and re-admission within 30 days.

Initiates appropriate discharge planning as supported by initial assessment at time of admission Reviews patient's chart.

Assesses each patient physically, psychosocially and financially. Assesses patient's support system to facilitate appropriate discharge to community.

Substantiates, with the physician, the need for home care services. Coordinates procurement of any supplies, equipment or home lab work needed by patient to evaluate discharge.

Arranges for post-hospital transportation, when indicated. Interacts and coordinates with community agencies, families, vendors facilities and institutions to facilitate patient discharge.

Documents the case management process in the medical record. Completes and documents a psychosocial assessment on the patient.

Documents on-going processes of patients' hospitalization. Documents finalized discharge plan and disposition. Completes applicable areas of the Patients Discharge Instruction Sheet and the Patient Transfer Sheet.

Ensures Patient Review Instrument (PRI) is completed and reflects clinical profile of the patient. Ensures case management sheet is current and accurate.

• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Case Management Certification, preferred.
• Minimum of one year related experience, required. Experience in case management and clinical pathways, variance analysis and trending, quality management / utilization review and home care / discharge planning, preferred.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field and serves as a resource to other staff.
• 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).

Job Responsibility

• Maintains electrical systems in the Hospital by responding to maintenance calls and repairing equipment as necessary. Repairs, installs, replaces and maintains public address system, Muzak installation, electrical beds, autoclaves, light fixtures, and ballasts.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical / mechanical equipment. Operates variety of had power and machine tools for manufacturing, finishing, and rebuilding parts of electrical equipment.
• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using hand tools and testing instruments.

Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using various test instruments as required.

Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective mechanical parts as gears, bushing, bearings and other related electrical parts such as brushes, armatures, commutators and transformers.

• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Trade school graduate in electricity or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five years electrical experience, both installing and maintaining, required. Experience with motors, controls and schematics, required.
• Knowledge of all types of power tools and electrical measuring meters including pipe treading machines, electric hoists, power drills, etc.

Keen sense of safety around working machines.

• Knowledge of NYC Electrical Code.
• Working knowledge of all building, grounds, facilities and department work areas.
• Ability to read plans and trace circuits from prints and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to tread a pipe. Manual dexterity.
• Strong verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented.
• 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).

Job Responsibility

• Oversees patient satisfaction according to patient's nutritional needs by Passing and picking up patient meal trays. Implement menu distribution, selection and pick up if necessary.
• Pick up and drop trucks at elevator bay or unit prior to passing and picking up trays.
• Remains available to patients at meal times in order to ensure patient satisfaction by making sure patients received the correct order and are enjoying their meal.

Ensures that patients receive their trays.

• Obtains patient's food preferences using the palm pilot.
• Sets up workstation based on daily menu.
• Assembles all non-cooked items for lunch service.
• Assembles trays based on menu selection.
• Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, and family members to ensure satisfaction.

Implement communication system kardex if deemed necessary as a means to communicate patient information.

• Maintains close communication with floor dietitian when education and / or consults are needed, or when dietitian intervention is necessary.
• Obtains changes in patient diet and room status, as needed. Communicates effectively with unit clerks and nurses in regard to changes.
• Pick up NPO list, discharge list from all units to ensure appropriate passing of food.
• Assures adequate floor supplies are available on assigned units. Performs other related duties of Nutrition Host / Hostess as required.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Knowledge of nutritional abbreviations, required.
• Experience in food service / nutrition preferred.
• Detail orientated, strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong written and verbal communication skills 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).

Job Description

Performs patient care under the physician’s / nurse’s direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test results.

Assists in coordinating organization of care to meet patient needs including, preparing, organizing and filing reports into the medical record.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record reason for visit and related patient information for practitioner review.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures which may include, but are not limited to, head circumference, audiometry, and vision testing;

documents findings in the medical record.

Collects and assists providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols such as infection control;

completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.

• Performs and documents daily controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed; informs the supervisor of when inaccurate controls are noted.
• Performs electrocardiograms and phlebotomy in accordance with provider orders; adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection / sterilization.
• Assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations including, but not limited to lumbar puncture, pelvic exam, etc.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained;

checks and completes required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, sample medications, AED, suction and other required checks.

• May participate in pre-visit chart preparation by ensuring required lab results and documentation are available in the medical record for practitioner review (for practices using paper medical records).
• Performs variety of other clerical functions such as filing of paper medical records, processing insurance forms, preparing financial records, photocopying, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients through the suite, etc.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six month to one year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school, required.
• 1-3 years of relevant 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).

Job Description

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 complete medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and / or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings / conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.

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.
• 1-3 years of relevant 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).