Physical Therapist

The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 66,124 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for Full-Time and Part-Time

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities in East Patchogue, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress. The role includes collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and families to improve mobility and independence, as well as supervising PTAs per NY regulations.

Licensed PTs, including newly licensed candidates, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Valid New York State Physical Therapist License required.
• Newly licensed Physical Therapists encouraged to apply.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals and monitor resident progress.
• Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with New York State regulations.
• Complete required documentation, evaluations, care plans, and billing records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes.
• Provide resident and family education regarding therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs.
• Recommend and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and discharge planning needs.
• Participate in care conferences, staff education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Rate: $56/hour
Shift: Per-Diem
Schedule: Days
Facility: Brookhaven Health Care Facility, East Patchogue, NY

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Establish short- and long-term rehabilitation goals and monitor resident progress
• Provide skilled therapy services to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with New York State regulations
• Complete required documentation, evaluations, care plans, and billing records accurately and timely
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident outcomes
• Provide resident and family education regarding therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
• Recommend and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and discharge planning needs
• Participate in care conferences, staff education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain therapy equipment, supplies, and treatment areas
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Valid New York State Physical Therapist License required
• Newly licensed Physical Therapists encouraged to apply
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred
• Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Saving Options