Physical Therapist (PT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to provide direct patient care, assess rehabilitation needs, and lead treatment plans in a facility setting. The role includes supervising assistants and coordinating with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a PT degree, state licensure, and experience in long-term or geriatric care, with strong documentation and professional patient

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have a valid professional license and state registration.
• Oversees Physical Therapy Assistants and collaborates with the care team.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with achievable goals.
• Document patient progress, discharge planning and revisions.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Licensed PT

Geriatric care

Documentation

Supervision of PTAs

Patient education

Professionalism

Education

Physical Therapy degree

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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