Geriatric Physical Therapist — Elevate Patient Rehab

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth potential

Much more!

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist to join our facility. The PT will assess referred patients, direct rehab services, and develop treatment plans aligned with physician guidance.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants while collaborating with the rehab team. Prior geriatric/long-term care experience is preferred.

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 with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient centered treatment and care.
• Professionalism, punctuality and adherence to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct rehabilitation care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; educate patients and families.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and coordinate with the rehab team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist to join our facility. The PT will assess referred patients, direct rehab services, and develop treatment plans aligned with physician guidance.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants while collaborating with the rehab team. Prior geriatric/long-term care experience is preferred.