PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME DAYS

Job Description:

ALLEGRIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION IS RECRUITING FOR A FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOR THEIR IN-HOUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN PORT JEFFERSON, NY.

Responsibilities:

• THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF REFERRED PATIENTS THAT REQUIRE REHABILITAION SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES;
• PROVIDING DIRECT PATIENT CARE TO ASSESS THEIR MEDICAL CONDITION, FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES, LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND POTENTAL FOR REHABILITATION.
• THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST WILL ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A TREATMENT PROGRAM WITH SPECIFIC GOALS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE PATIENTS CAPACITY AND TOLERANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PHYICIAN.
• THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST MUST SET REALISTIC AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR THEIR PATIENTS, DOCUMENT AND RECORD THE PATIENTS CONDITION AND EDUCATE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND FAMILIES IN AN APPROPIATE PHYSICAL THERAPY METHOD.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED PHYSICAL THERAPY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
• MUST HAVE A VALID PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FOR STATE OF PRACTICE
• THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING AND SUPERVISIN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
• EXPERIENCE WITH LONG-TERM CAARE AND/OR GERIATRIC CARE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• WELL VERSED WITH DOCUMENT WRITING
• EVALUATIONS, WEEKLY PROGRESS NOTES, RECERTIFICATION AD DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION
• EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT SERVICE SKILS AND ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
• REPORT TO WORK ON TIME, ADHERE TO SCHEDULED HOURS AND DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM AT ALL TIMES
• PERFORM ALL OTER DUTIES ASSIGNED BY DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION
• COMPLIANCE WITH CONFIDENTIALITY, HIPPA AND FEDERAL RESIDENTS RIGHTS

• Education

  Mid Level (3-6 years)

• Experience

  Bachelors Degree

Benefits/Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Location:

Port Jefferson Station, NY