Senior Physical Therapist (PT) - Full Time

Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

New Bern (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Bern, NC is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time position. The PT will assess, plan, and implement skilled therapy to enhance residents’ quality of life and independence. A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for full-time hires.

The role involves mentoring therapists, supervising PTAs, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring compliant documentation while delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

Valid physical therapy / PT license.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy / PT program.
Successful criminal background check.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Long-term care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy to residents.
Serve as clinical resource for the therapy department.
Mentor and coach other therapists to support clinical growth.
Assist onboarding and training of new therapy staff.
Review documentation for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Supervise and guide certified PTAs.
Collaborate with other health care professionals in assessment, planning, and implementation.

Skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Resident advocacy

Education

Physical therapy degree

Job description

UP TO $20K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME HIRES!

WHY OUR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS / PTs LOVE WORKING HERE

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:

Competitive wages
Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
Opportunities for Career Advancement

Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Physical Therapist / PT position is to be responsible for providing skilled physical therapy. The physical therapist will assess, plan, and implement personalized physical therapy interventions to enhance residents' quality of life and functional independence.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Serves as a clinical resource for the therapy department.
Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, and feedback to other therapists to support clinical growth.
Assists with onboarding and training of new therapy staff, including clinical skill development and workflow orientation.
Reviews documentation for clinical accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance as needed.
Provides guidance and corrective feedback related to documentation standards and payer requirements.
Helps the DOR lead and support training initiatives along with ongoing staff education.
Identifies development opportunities for therapy team members and provides guidance to enhance clinical skills and performance.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of therapy programs and service lines.
Provides input into performance review processes, including staff feedback, coaching, and development planning.
Has advanced clinical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor therapy staff in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Prefer 2-3 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting.
May support facilities clinically within the region as requested.
Supervise and guide certified physical therapy assistants (PTAs)
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy.
Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do.
Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff.
Provide clinical documentation
Create positive resident outcomes.
Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
Help create a culture of superior customer service.

Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

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