What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA or PT, Per Diem position at New Horizons, Inc.?
Department: Therapy
Cherry Brook Health Care Center is a 100 bed SNF in Canton, CT. We offer both in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation.
SUMMARY OF YOUR POSITION:
Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Involvement in clinical program development.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Screens, evaluates and develops appropriate care plans for patients/residents.
- Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
- Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
- Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
- Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
- Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customer and supervisor.
- Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
- Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.
- Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws.
EDUCATION:
- PTA or PT.
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
EEO STATEMENT:
New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
