Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab, Growth & Benefits

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Whippany, NJ is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred rehabilitation patients in a long-term care setting. You will provide direct patient care, set goals, and document progress under physician direction.

Responsibilities include developing and administering treatment programs, supervising physical therapy assistants, collaborating with all disciplines, and educating patients and families in physical therapy methods.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise physical therapy assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record patient condition and progress; educate patients and families in physical therapy methods.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of PT assistants; collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in Whippany, NJ is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to assess referred rehabilitation patients in a long-term care setting. You will provide direct patient care, set goals, and document progress under physician direction.

Responsibilities include developing and administering treatment programs, supervising physical therapy assistants, collaborating with all disciplines, and educating patients and families in physical therapy methods.