Geriatric Physical Therapist - Daily Pay & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay option

Competitive compensation

Professional growth potential

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to develop and administer treatment plans under physician direction.

The PT will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. The candidate will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, ensure HIPAA compliance, and maintain professional standards in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with clear goals.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Documentation

Patient service

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to develop and administer treatment plans under physician direction.

The PT will set achievable goals, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. The candidate will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, collaborate with all disciplines, ensure HIPAA compliance, and maintain professional standards in a long-term care setting.