What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Good Shepherd Communities?
Good Shepherd Fairview Home & Village at Endwell are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our exceptional Therapy team!
Position Summary:
The PT evaluates and treats residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician. Position will be split between our Fairview Home & Village at Endwell locations.
Good Shepherd Benefits
Benefits will full-time employment include; Health, Dental Vision, Paid Life insurance, Long-term Disability, 403(b), paid vacation, PTO & Holidays.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The PT is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows:
- New facility residents – within 24 hours of admission
- Long Term residents – upon receipt of a significant change form and/or referral from nursing
- The PT is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation, which includes but is not limited to the following items: initial evaluation forms, weekly progress notes, monthly recertification forms and discharge summary.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: Doctoral Degree in PT, Masters of Science Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
License: State Licensed Physical Therapist.
Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Experience: Preferred working in a long term care facility.
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