Full time/PRN Physical Therapist

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Professional growth potential

Much more!

Job summary

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families. This role includes supervising PT assistants and collaborating with the caregiving team to deliver optimal, patient-centered care.

Candidates should have a PT degree from an accredited program, a valid state license, and experience in long-term or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid physical therapy license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with case mix index and PPS scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct PT care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism in duties.

Skills

Long-term care

Geriatric care

Documentation writing

Patient service

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited physical therapy program

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an Experienced PT for our Facility.

salary: Up to $55 an hour (based on experience and position)

Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements/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.

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Full time and On going weekend

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Professional Growth Potential

• Much More!

salary: Up to $55 an hour (based on experience and position)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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