Geriatric Physical Therapist with Premium Pay & Benefits

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Fraser (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist in New York to evaluate residents, design individualized plans of care, and provide therapeutic treatments in a facility setting.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, coordinating with nursing and rehab teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. A valid NYS license and driver’s license are required, with geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist and a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external resources.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to give and receive oral and written direction.

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order.
• Establishes Physical Therapy plan of care per physician order.
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities.
• Modifies treatment program based on resident response.
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy when appropriate.
• Recommends mobility, positioning and ROM improvements to nursing staff.
• Completes daily activity schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed staff.
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management.
• Complies with regulations related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Completes documentation to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Uses clinical software per policies and procedures.
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed per facility policy.
• Assists in ordering equipment for facility and residents.
• Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in meetings and committees as assigned.
• Follows established reporting time frames.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Oral & written directions

Education

NY State license - Physical Therapist

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

Personal Healthcare Management LLC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist in New York to evaluate residents, design individualized plans of care, and provide therapeutic treatments in a facility setting.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, coordinating with nursing and rehab teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. A valid NYS license and driver’s license are required, with geriatric experience preferred.