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Tarrytown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Staff Physical Therapist/Per diem Physical Therapist in Little Falls, New York
Position Title: Staff Physical Therapist/Per diem Physical Therapist
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
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide Physical Therapy services to include: Evaluations/Screens for Physical Therapy services; plans appropriate Physical Therapy services per therapy plans of care; provides Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with accepted professional standards; communicates with other disciplinary team members to ensure resident needs are met and participates in general functioning of the rehabilitation therapy department.
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 payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physical Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
Respects all residents all resident rights
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
Maintains high standards of professional conduct
Physical Requirements:
In good physical health
Able to push wheelchairs/geri-chairs with residents
Able to push supplies on carts weighing up to 50 pounds
Able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb/descend stairs throughout shift
Able to reach above and below shoulder height
Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Staff Physical Therapist or Per Diem Physical Therapist and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous products/chemicals, including exposure to products containing latex.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.