Physical Ther Asst

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI surgery, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides inpatient acute care services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced, high quality healthcare.

Responsibilities will include:

• Physical Therapy inpatient services of cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients
• Educate patient and family members
• Work with interdisciplainary team for plan of care
• Knowledge of hospital, Joint Commission, state and federal guidelines

Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekend days
• Weekday available for required orientation and training period
• NYS licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
• Graduate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Strong communication skills
• Hospital experience required

At Catholic Health Services of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

• Benefits and paid time off elgibility may vary by position