Physical Therapy Assistant-PD

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health, 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 Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant provides acute care services to cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary and medical-surgical patients as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team.

• →NYS Physical Therapist Assistant license/registration required
• →Completed a two-year college program for physical therapist assistants. The program must be a New York State Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program 
• →Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• →1-2 years of inpatient experience preferred
• →BLS required within 60 days of hire

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.