Geriatric Physical Therapist - Daily Pay & Growth

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for direct patient care and rehabilitation planning. The PT assesses referred patients, develops and administers treatment programs, and documents progress under physician direction.

The role requires an accredited PT degree and active state license; prior supervision of PTAs and geriatric care experience are preferred. Vaccination for Covid-19 is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid PT license/registration for the state.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Long-term/geriatric care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborates with disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional and adherent to schedule.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights understood.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide best patient-centered treatment.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Team leadership

Education

PT degree

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for direct patient care and rehabilitation planning. The PT assesses referred patients, develops and administers treatment programs, and documents progress under physician direction.

The role requires an accredited PT degree and active state license; prior supervision of PTAs and geriatric care experience are preferred. Vaccination for Covid-19 is expected.