Jerome Rivera, PT, DPT
Dr. Jerome T. Rivera Jr. is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in outpatient orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric rehabilitation. He is the founder of NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy PLLC, a hybrid practice providing one-on-one physical therapy both in-clinic and through mobile in-home visits across New York City.
Dr. Rivera earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He is licensed in New York and previously practiced in the Philippines, where he gained clinical experience in hospital-based, outpatient, pediatric, and cardiac rehabilitation settings.
Before launching NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy, Dr. Rivera served as a Director of Physical Therapy in an outpatient medical center, where he led a multidisciplinary rehab team and oversaw program development, patient outcomes, and clinical operations. His background includes:
- Post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neurological conditions & fall-risk management
- Chronic low back, neck, and joint pain
- Balance, gait, and strength training for aging adults
- Evidence-based manual therapy & functional mobility retraining
- Home-based rehab, safety modification, and caregiver education
Dr. Rivera is committed to restoring movement, independence, and quality of life through skilled hands-on care, personalized treatment plans, and a patient-centered approach. He is fluent in English and Filipino/Tagalog and is certified in Basic Life Support.
He currently treats all patients under NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy PLLC and welcomes individuals of all ages and conditions for both home-based and clinic care.
