Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for direct patient care and rehabilitation planning. The PT assesses referred patients, develops and administers treatment programs, and documents progress under physician direction.

The role requires an accredited PT degree and active state license; prior supervision of PTAs and geriatric care experience are preferred. Vaccination for Covid-19 is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid PT license/registration for the state.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Long-term/geriatric care experience preferred.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborates with disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctual, professional and adherent to schedule.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights understood.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients needing rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic goals, document condition and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide best patient-centered treatment.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Documentation writing

Patient-centered care

Team leadership

Education

PT degree

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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