Physical Therapist (PT)

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center in New York is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility. You will assess referred patients and develop treatment plans under physician direction, ensuring goals are realistic and achievable while documenting outcomes and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining professional standards, confidentiality,

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and state registration.
• PT is responsible for supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.
• Proficient in documentation writing.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Exhibits exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional and adheres to scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Document patient conditions and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and the rehabilitation team.
• Supervise and oversee Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Direct patient care

Supervise PTAs

Documentation writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center 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.

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package




• Professional Growth Potential




• Much More!

Wages - $42-$46/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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