JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist will evaluate all patients/residents admitted to the facility and will
recommend, in writing, to the attending physician a rehabilitation program if indicated. Upon
receipt of the physician’s orders, the Physical Therapist will be responsible for the
implementation of services and programs concerning physical therapy. The Physical Therapist
assesses, evaluates, and performs documentation on patients/residents on a required basis.
Attends and actively participates in all intradepartmental staff meetings. The Therapist will
seek to aid patients/residents in relieving pain, improving ambulation, maintaining functional
mobility and reaching maximum rehabilitation potential. Attends and conducts in-service and
orientation programs as well as on-the-job training programs. The Physical Therapist will work
in concert with the interdisciplinary team through communication and collaboration in order to
ensure a safe discharge at patients/resident’s highest level of function. The Physical Therapist
will adhere to patient/resident Bill of Rights, ensure compliance with ethics of profession, and
all state and federal regulations as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and
geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning and
delivering care.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat
residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro disease, infectious disease and
cognitive deficits, if applicable.
• Evaluates all patients/residents admitted to the facility within 48 hours.
• Recommends in writing to the attending physician a rehabilitation program, if indicated.
• Upon receipt of physician’s orders, implement services and programs related to physical
therapy.
• Conducts patient/resident evaluations, creates short and long term Physical Therapy
goals, assesses rehabilitation potential, and develops and implements a treatment plan
which may be delegated to a PTA if applicable.
• Supervises PTAs in accordance with New York State Regulations.
• Engages in professional communication.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient/resident charts and care plans.
• Ensures that proper equipment is ordered for home discharge and Home Exercise
Program is given as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate patient/resident and family education.

• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and
punctuality.
• Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate
professional appearance.
• Performs any other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution
among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all
circumstances.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate activities in conjunction with other departments to
ensure patients/residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family
members, updating them on how patient/resident is progressing in Therapy.
• Exhibits and strives for a commitment to excellence by performing duties with measured
accuracy and timeliness.
• Displays ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently in fast paced environment.
• Illustrates excellent customer services and support to all members of the
interdisciplinary team and provides assistance as needed to visitors, staff, volunteers
and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters or Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from a school approved by the
American Physical Therapy Association
Experience: Minimum: Newly licensed Physical Therapist
Preferred: 2-3 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility
Licensure: Valid New York State Physical Therapy License

PAY RATE:

$48-$50 per hour, dependent upon experience