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Physical Therapist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 41 - 76
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Purpose:
Following a medically prescribed physical therapy program evaluates treats and educates pediatric adolescent adult or geriatric patients who have disabilities traumatic injuries pain disease or any dysfunction and helps them reach their maximum performance and assume a place in their community while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provideappropriate careto the age of the patient served in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain and ModelREACH Values(RespectExcellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
- Demonstrates regularreliableand predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as.
- Provides direct patient care services to ensure the effectiveness of physical therapy programs.
- Appropriate evaluates patients andestablishesan effective treatment plan to achieve set goals.
- Handlesconsistentlyan assigned patient caseload and provides treatment to all patients within the assigned caseload.
- Independently prioritizes caseload and available treatment times toprovide formaximum efficiency.
- Utilizes correct modalities of treatment and suggests variations.
- Recognizes contraindications to continuing with scheduled treatment and consuls with responsible Physician.
- Involves family or caregivers in treatment plan and discharge planning.
- Respects patient privacy confidentiality of patient information andexhibitsbehavior consistent with that of a professional health care provider.
- Interprets theappropriate informationneeded toidentifyeach patients requirementsrelativeto his or her age-specific needs.
- Provides the care needed as described in the Departments policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy procedures and equipment allowing for safety andmaximumpatient benefits.
- Attend all department related education activities andmaintainsknowledge base of all equipment and procedures.
- Inspects all equipment before use to grantee patient safety.
- Instructs patients adequately before each treatmentsession asto purpose and effects of treatment.
- Assistsin keeping track of inventory itemsfor smooth operation.
- Attends continuing education seminars tomaintainknowledge related to best practices.
- Performsappropriate documentationtomaintainthe departmental standard.
- Documents accurately the progression and outcome following each patient treatment along with the patients reaction to session.
- Documents accurately the information necessary toinitiatecharges forabovetreatment sessions.
- Monitors circumstances surrounding patient treatment and documents occurrences which are not consistent with department policies/procedures.
- Participates in communication with other involved hospital personnel toprovide forquality patient care and cost-efficient programming.
- Communicates efficiently and effectively on an ongoing basis with colleagues and patients.
- Communicates to departmentadministrationany suggestions which may improve operations.
- Provides confident instruction to patients and family members in preparation for discharge or for carryover ofhome exercise programs.
- Performs other duties as outlined to improve the overall effectiveness of the department as both a treatment facility and an educational environment.
- Helpsmaintaina safe and orderly department.
- Strives to makegood useof time; seeks out work which needs to be completed.
- Demonstrates a complete understanding of hospital fire and safety procedures.Reviews department and employee human resource policies tomaintaina complete understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
- Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Adheres to and promotes Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Adheres to safety regulations reporting any variance to the Director of Rehabimmediately.
- Patient relations-Demonstratesregard for the dignity and respect of all patients family membersvisitorsand hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Health-Quest and Putnam HospitalCenter.
- Displays a caring and courteous attitude and respect for all patients family membersvisitorsand hospital personnel as defined by the Mission and Vison ofHealth-Quest.
- Promotes and contributes positively to intra-departmental and inter-departmental relationships.Maintains employee and departmental information confidentiality.
- Adheres to department and hospital dress code wearing picture identification 100% of the time.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduated from an accredited physical therapy school with aB.S./M.S./DPT degree.
MinimumKnowledgeSkillsand AbilitiesRequirements:
Excellent communication andproblem-solvingskills
Willingness to extend self as needed to meet the needs of the patient and department
License Registration orCertificationRequirements:
Active New York State Licenseor eligible with a temporary permit
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 2106
Department: I/P Physical Medicine
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
