Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Per Diem Position Available

BENEFIT POSITION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• REFERRAL BONUSES: $2,000
• Career Ladders Program: grow your career with us through career advancement
• Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
• Health, dental, vision, pet and no-cost life insurance
• Direct deposit and weekly paychecks
• Free parking!

The licensed physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy interventions to patients/clients in an outpatient setting as ordered by the referring physician. We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our Nursing team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Performs a comprehensive evaluation and reevaluation of patient in regards to physical therapy needs upon referral in a timely manner using tests and measurements of strength, balance, endurance, range of motion, and gait activities as appropriate. Based on the evaluation findings, a treatment plan will be established consisting of short and long term goals. Reevaluations of patients will be performed at least every 30 days as stated by current state regulations.
• The physical therapist shall work with members of the interdisciplinary team in an effort to develop a treatment plan as appropriate. Findings from the initial evaluation shall provide a platform for a discussion with the patient and/or family members in regards to the frequency of treatments and expectations in accordance with the prescription from the referring physician.
• The physical therapist shall provide sessions consistent with identified goals with focus on, but not limited to, the following areas:
  • ROM/joint mobility
  • Pain
  • Muscle Strength
  • Posture/Balance
  • Body Mechanics
  • Gait/Ambulation Activities
  • Cardiovascular Endurance
  • Patient/Family Education Needs
  • Implementation of a home exercise program

• A qualified physical therapist shall be present or readily available to offer supervision When an physical therapist assistant or physical therapy student administers treatment.
• Ongoing conversations regarding findings of initial evaluation, progression and discharge will take with physical therapist assistant as needed
• Documentation will be completed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state laws.
• A Physical therapist will prompt necessary discharge from therapy services when appropriate.
  • Short and long term goals have been met
  • Progress is no longer expected secondary to functional plateau, noncompliance, etc.

Brothers of Mercy is WNY’s largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNY’s “Best Places to Work” list.

Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered/ licensed in New York State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment