Geriatric Physical Therapist – New Grad Friendly

Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; North Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockville Center, NY, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. New graduates are welcome to apply. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and adherence to HIPAA and Residents' Rights guidelines. Prior long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist with NY registration.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop, administer and adjust treatment programs based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and progress with accurate notes.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods and goals.

Skills

Licensed PT

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

DPT or equivalent

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Rockville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockville Center, NY, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. New graduates are welcome to apply. You will assess patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and adherence to HIPAA and Residents' Rights guidelines. Prior long-term care experience is preferred but not required.