Full time/PRN Physical Therapist

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

Job summary

The Nesconset Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in a long-term care setting. You will develop and manage therapy plans, document progress, and educate patients and families on rehabilitation strategies.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring timely, compliant documentation. We value reliability, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care in this role.

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 (PTAs).
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Strong patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professional conduct.
• Ability to perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct rehabilitation care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Supervise PTAs and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain professional and timely patient notes and discharge planning.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Geriatric care

Documentation

Progress notes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Reliability

Adaptability

HIPAA/compliance

PPS knowledge

Case Mix Index knowledge

Education

PT licensure

PT degree

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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