Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Competitive pay

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Town of Islip, NY, seeks an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess patients, design and supervise treatment programs, and oversee PTAs.

You will document care, evaluate progress, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes timely, professional service, adherence to confidentiality, and effective communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience supervising Physical Therapy Assistants is required.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Strong documentation and charting skills.
• Experience with evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs and plan treatments.
• Develop and administer individualized therapy programs with specific goals.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Collaborate with other care disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

ACCPR Physical Therapy program

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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