What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Per Diem position at Jewish Home?
Pay Rate: $45.37 (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Per Diem
GENERAL SCOPE: Provide Physical Therapy (P.T.) services, ensuring high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, aligned with the mission of JHR.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION:
- Degree in P.T. from an accredited institution.
- Valid New York State P.T. license.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises P.T. Assistants, volunteers, Physical Therapy students and per diem Physical Therapists.
- Conduct patient evaluations and create care plans per physician orders.
- Provide guidance to nursing staff on MDS and GG assessments.
- Serve on committees and conduct training programs for staff.
- Develops an aftercare exercise program when indicated and instructs other patient care personnel in proper procedures.
- Act as a clinical instructor for P.T. students.
- Support in-service programs and facility initiatives.
- All other job duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: Basic knowledge relative to the practice of physical therapy. Basic familiarity with equipment used in the practice of physical therapy and its operation. One (1) year experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $45