Physical Therapist (PT)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Tappan (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth potential

Much more

Job summary

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess and treat patients in our facility. You will establish treatment plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on physical therapy approaches.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited PT degree, a valid state license, and experience with long-term or geriatric care. Prior documentation experience is essential, and professionalism is expected in all interactions

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapy license/registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and develop/implement treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and communicate goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient status and educate patients and families in PT methods.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Documentation

Assessment

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing 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

$43-$47/hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer