PTA or PT, Per Diem

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.    

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and various other benefit options 
• Generous Paid time off and paid breaks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages 
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan 
• 401(k) with employer match

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.