Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional growth potential

Much more

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess referred patients and develop individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, goal setting, and documentation of progress while educating patients and families. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited PT program, hold a valid license, and be capable of supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to write evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient condition and educate patients and families in appropriate methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Geriatric care

Education

DPT or PT degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Centeris seeking an ExperiencedPT for ourFacility.

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.
• Full Vaccinated (Covid-19 Vaccine)

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

We Offer the Following:

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

Salary $ 37 to $45 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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