Geriatric Physical Therapist – Growth & Competitive Pay

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth potential

Many other benefits

Job summary

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist for Luxor at Sayville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to assess patients, design rehab plans, and deliver direct care.

You will supervise PTAs, document progress, and collaborate with all care disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment for longer-term residents. Strong documentation and confidentiality are essential.

Competitive wages with opportunities for growth; per diem options may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients that require rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals per patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document condition and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality.

Skills

Graduated from PT college/university

Valid PT license

Oversee PTAs

Geriatric care experience

Documentation writing

Evaluations & progress notes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient service skills

Punctual & professional

Duties with Rehab Director

HIPAA confidentiality

Case Mix Index & PPS knowledge

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist for Luxor at Sayville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to assess patients, design rehab plans, and deliver direct care.

You will supervise PTAs, document progress, and collaborate with all care disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment for longer-term residents. Strong documentation and confidentiality are essential.

Competitive wages with opportunities for growth; per diem options may be available.