Dynamic Physical Therapist | Daily Pay + Growth Potential

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Lake Ronkonkoma (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Professional growth potential

Competitive benefits

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess referred patients and manage rehabilitation programs.

The role includes documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising PT Assistants, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program, active licensure, and a commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care with rehabilitation goals.
• Establish and administer treatment programs tailored to patient capacity.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and ensure quality care.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation writing

Supervising assistants

Geriatric care

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program degree

Tools

Case Mix PPS scheduling

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess referred patients and manage rehabilitation programs.

The role includes documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising PT Assistants, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program, active licensure, and a commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality.