Geriatric PT | Impactful Patient Care & Daily Pay

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth potential

Much more!

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and deliver direct patient care. You will develop and monitor treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families under physician guidance.

The role requires licensure, a PT degree, and experience supervising assistants. It prefers candidates with geriatric care exposure; HIPAA compliance and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid state license and registration.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to write reports.
• Strong patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional; adhere to scheduled hours.
• Familiar with HIPAA and confidentiality.
• Covid-19 vaccination completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with defined goals per physician direction.
• Document patient condition, progress, and outcomes; educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• MaintainProfessionalism and timely attendance.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient service

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients requiring rehabilitation and deliver direct patient care. You will develop and monitor treatment plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families under physician guidance.

The role requires licensure, a PT degree, and experience supervising assistants. It prefers candidates with geriatric care exposure; HIPAA compliance and punctuality are essential.