Physical Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Skilled Nursing

Glengariff Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Glengariff Healthcare Center in Jericho, NY seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct care, shaping a therapy plan with achievable goals. Under physician direction, you will document progress and educate families while coordinating with the care team to maximize function in a sub-acute/long-term setting.

The role requires NY state PT licensure, graduation from an accredited program, and preference for experience in long-term/geriatric care;

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid NY professional license and registration.
• Experience with long-term geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing and record keeping.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals set per patient capacity.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff; supervise PT Assistants.
• Maintain timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care

HIPAA compliance

Treatment program design

Education

PT degree (DPT/MS)

Job description

Glengariff Healthcare Center in Jericho, NY seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct care, shaping a therapy plan with achievable goals. Under physician direction, you will document progress and educate families while coordinating with the care team to maximize function in a sub-acute/long-term setting.

The role requires NY state PT licensure, graduation from an accredited program, and preference for experience in long-term/geriatric care;