Geriatric Physical Therapist — Lead Rehab & PTAs

Water's Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

The Physical Therapist position at Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson invites an experienced clinician to lead rehab for our geriatric patient population on-site. You will assess referred patients, design and administer treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid professional license and state registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Familiarity with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

The Physical Therapist position at Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center at Port Jefferson invites an experienced clinician to lead rehab for our geriatric patient population on-site. You will assess referred patients, design and administer treatment plans, and document progress under physician direction.

Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential.