Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation -
Welcome to Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation!
Our facility proudly offers a comprehensive in-house therapy program, giving Physical Therapists the autonomy and support needed to deliver highly customized, patient-centered care. With seamless communication across nursing and rehab teams, access to modern equipment, and a leadership team committed to excellence, you’ll have every resource to help residents achieve meaningful progress.
This is an opportunity to join a motivated, collaborative group that celebrates innovation, strives for exceptional outcomes, and empowers therapists to take full ownership of the rehabilitation process.
Provide physical therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within organizational guidelines. Provide quality patient care, including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Chautauqua Health & Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients and facilities. Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations governing physical therapy practice.
Optimize patient functionality by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy services, including screening, evaluation, and treatment as referred by an approved referral source.

Comply with state and federal guidelines related to accurate and timely documentation and billing within the medical record.

Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.

Refer patients for treatment to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and provide consultation and clinical supervision.

Directly supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA requirements, and policies.

Participate in utilization review, care conferences, case management, administrative meetings, and interdisciplinary team activities.

Develop and enhance physical therapy programs, techniques, and services to support quality outcomes.

Ensure compliance with environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights policies.

Maintain valid state licensure and remain informed of developments within the profession and healthcare environment.

Maintain the confidentiality of the facility and patient information.

Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Ability to perform duties in a healthcare environment with moderate noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehab Techs, and/or Physical Therapy students in accordance with state practice act guidelines, providing consultation and clinical supervision and supporting clinical development in collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of physical therapy.

Valid state Physical Therapist license.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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