Geriatric Physical Therapist - Competitive Pay & Growth

Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Gordon Heights (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility. The PT will assess patients, create treatment programs and document progress under physician direction.

The role includes supervising PT Assistants, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must be licensed and registered to practice in the state.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program under physician direction.
• Set goals based on patient capacity and tolerance and document progress.
• Educate patients and families in physical therapy methods and documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care and outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility. The PT will assess patients, create treatment programs and document progress under physician direction.

The role includes supervising PT Assistants, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.