Experienced Physical Therapist – Geriatric & Long-Term Care

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Fort Salonga (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred patients, deliver direct care, and design rehabilitation programs under physician direction.

The ideal candidate will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, document patient progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Licensure and degree from an accredited PT program are required; experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record patient condition and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Contribute to evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient centered care.

Skills

Documentation writing

Patient service

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university

Job description

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred patients, deliver direct care, and design rehabilitation programs under physician direction.

The ideal candidate will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, document patient progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Licensure and degree from an accredited PT program are required; experience in long-term or geriatric care is preferred.