PHYSICAL THERAPIST

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME

Brooklyn, NY - Skilled Nursing Facility

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits program, after meeting eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision discount plan, and generous paid time off.

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans in a skilled nursing facility setting. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Work cooperatively with physicians, and case managers. May supervise physical therapy assistants, and aides Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience, and direction from manager to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• NYS PT License Certification by New York State Office of the Professions and practices Physical Therapy according to the state requirements - active NYS License in good standing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations, determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment/evaluation of the patient/client needs.
• Evaluates results of Physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending, and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects Nursing Home /Care Center operations by keeping protected health information confidential.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and cosigns Physical Therapy Assistant's progress notes.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable duties as assigned