PT - Geriatric Rehab with Growth & Competitive Pay

Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth potential

Much more!

Job summary

Luxor at Sayville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist for our facility. The PT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and educate families on therapy approaches within a physician-directed framework.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, documenting progress, and collaborating with all disciplines to maintain patient-centered care. Prior LTC/GERIATRIC exposure and strong documentation skills are valued.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Long-term care

Geriatric care

Documentation

Evaluations & notes

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Case Mix Index knowledge

PPS scheduling

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Luxor at Sayville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks an Experienced Physical Therapist for our facility. The PT will assess referred patients, develop and administer treatment plans, and educate families on therapy approaches within a physician-directed framework.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, documenting progress, and collaborating with all disciplines to maintain patient-centered care. Prior LTC/GERIATRIC exposure and strong documentation skills are valued.