Experienced Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Growth

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth potential

Much more

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility in New Jersey. The PT will assess patients eligible for rehabilitation and design individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, and education of patients and families. The role also involves supervising PT Assistants and collaborating with all disciplines to ensure best patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in physical therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA, and residents' rights.
• Report to work on time and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Licensed PT

Supervise PTA

Long-term/geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility in New Jersey. The PT will assess patients eligible for rehabilitation and design individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, and education of patients and families. The role also involves supervising PT Assistants and collaborating with all disciplines to ensure best patient-centered outcomes.