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Physical Therapist

Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center • Johnstown, NY • 3d ago

We offer the Following:

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

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 function independently as well as part of a team

Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

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

Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy

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

Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems

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.

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