Lead Physical Therapist (PT): Facility Opportunity

Physical TherapistPer-diem

Listed compensation

$50-$64/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

For seniors undergoing therapy, each tiny step forward and every regained ability is a triumph, signaling their steady progress toward reclaiming the lifestyle they hold dear. Whether in facilities or homes, our approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing personalized care that helps them along their journey.

Led by therapists and driven to improve patient outcomes, our team is fueled by compassion and the autonomy to impact the lives of our patients. Our leadership speaks the same language as our team, fostering a supportive and cohesive environment. If you are interested in exploring home or facility opportunities with a team that provides support, mentorship, and simple documentation, then we want to hear from you.

For seniors undergoing therapy, each tiny step forward and every regained ability is a triumph, signaling their steady progress toward reclaiming the lifestyle they hold dear. Whether in facilities or homes, our approach is centered on meeting people where they are and providing personalized care that helps them along their journey.

Led by therapists and driven to improve patient outcomes, our team is fueled by compassion and the autonomy to impact the lives of our patients. Our leadership speaks the same language as our team, fostering a supportive and cohesive environment. If you are interested in exploring home or facility opportunities with a team that provides support, mentorship, and simple documentation, then we want to hear from you.

Physical Therapist Qualifications:

  • Unencumbered state Physical Therapy License
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • COVID vaccination mandatory for some locations

Physical Therapist Benefits:

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
  • Six Paid Flexible Holidays, Paid Sick Leave & PTO (Full-Time)
  • 401k
  • Reporting to one facility location and/or close to home caseloads

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized physical therapy care to seniors in facility or home settings to help them regain abilities and improve outcomes. Lead therapy efforts while maintaining simple documentation and fostering a supportive environment.

Requirements

Requires an unencumbered state Physical Therapy License and either a Doctorate or Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. COVID vaccination may be mandatory depending on the location.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CarePatient Outcome ImprovementClinical DocumentationGeriatric Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Physical Therapist (PT): Facility Opportunity at Link Rehab and Wellness a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Link Rehab and Wellness

Wellness and Fitness Services
Great Neck, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Flexible Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
PTO
401k