Experienced Physical Therapist – Geriatric Rehab Leader

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Gordon Heights (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

On-site work environment

Job summary

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our on-site team. The PT will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to deliver patient-centered care.

This position offers full-time opportunities, potential weekend shifts, and compensation up to $55 per hour based on experience. Equal opportunity employer and commitment to high-quality care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversees and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Exhibits exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professionalism in scheduling.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Complies with confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per physician direction.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Set realistic goals and monitor progress alongside care teams.

Skills

Direct patient care

License verification

PTA supervision

Geriatric care

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Punctuality

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Case Mix Index/PPS scheduling

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy degree

Tools

None

Job description

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our on-site team. The PT will assess referred patients, develop and supervise treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to deliver patient-centered care.

This position offers full-time opportunities, potential weekend shifts, and compensation up to $55 per hour based on experience. Equal opportunity employer and commitment to high-quality care are emphasized.