Geriatric Physical Therapist - Impactful Rehab & Growth

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to provide direct care. You will establish treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active PT license/registration in the state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Geriatric or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and patient-centered care.
• HIPAA/confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and progress; update records.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and expectations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines for optimal patient care.

Skills

PT License

Geriatrics

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary care

Education

DPT/MPT Degree

Job description

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and to provide direct care. You will establish treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families under physician direction.

The role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.