Physical Therapist

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Responsible to: Facility Director of Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Manager

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist, Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation
• Able to use necessary computer applications
• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order
• Establishes Physical Therapy plan of care for treatments per physician order
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needs
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Participates in internal audits as directed
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other