PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,971 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth potential

Much more!

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center in New York, NY, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will assess referred patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work with residents to improve function.

Candidates must hold a valid PT license in the state, supervise therapists assistants, and document progress while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Prior geriatric experience and knowledge of PPS scheduling are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to maintain records.
• Ability to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.
• Knowledge of Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals according to patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Geriatrics

Independent evaluation

Supervise PT Assistants

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Collaboration across disciplines

Case Mix Index PPS scheduling

Education

Accredited PT program

Active PT license in state of practice

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

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Looking for talented and motivated Physical Therapy to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience. The Riverside is seeking an Experienced PT for our Facility.

Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Professional Growth Potential
• Much More!

Salary $37-$45 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer