Geriatric Physical Therapist - Growth & Benefits

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and to provide direct patient care. You will create and manage a treatment program with achievable goals aligned to patient capacity and medical direction.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with disciplines, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants while maintaining confidentiality and clinical

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to perform evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals according to patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient status, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and ensure compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Assessment & patient care

Documentation writing

Education for patients/families

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and to provide direct patient care. You will create and manage a treatment program with achievable goals aligned to patient capacity and medical direction.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with disciplines, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants while maintaining confidentiality and clinical