Physical Therapist

Long-term care experience desirable. Computer experience desirable. Full Time & PRN Positions Available. To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. Working Conditions Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc. Moves intermittently during work hours. Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday. Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting residents and equipment. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel. Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post – disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing education programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure – Category One (High Exposure Risk). May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc. Moves intermittently during work hours. Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday. Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting residents and equipment. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel. Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post – disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing education programs. Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure – Category One (High Exposure Risk). May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals Education & Qualifications Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Must provide documentation of successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist from the Commonwealth. A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment. Must be in good physical and mental health. Ability to work independently or part of a group. Effectively communicate with others #J-18808-Ljbffr