Experienced Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab Lead

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to establish and manage treatment programs under physician direction.

The role involves documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with the care team, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants. Licensure and geriatric experience 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.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and reliability in reporting.
• Ability to perform evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Establish and administer a patient-specific treatment program with goals.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods.
• Document patient condition and progress in records.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Supervise and direct Physical Therapy Assistants as needed.

Skills

Licensed PT

Supervising PTA

Geriatric care

Clinical documentation

Care team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to establish and manage treatment programs under physician direction.

The role involves documenting patient progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with the care team, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants. Licensure and geriatric experience preferred.