What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, per diem position at The New Jewish Home?
$ 54.00 per hour
The Physical Therapy Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team! The need is for day, evening and weekend coverage,
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the PT Supervisor/Rehab Director , the PT provides physical therapy treatment and rehabiltation, as prescribed. This includes scheduling of patients, staff and new admissions as well as hands on treatments/ evaluations in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the The New Jewish Home.
Job Duties:
- Evaluate and treat residents/patients with disabilities, disorders, and injuries to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance level.
- Directs residents/patients in care and use of wheelchairs, canes, braces, crutches, prosthetic and orthotic devises.
- Keeps records of treatments given and resident's/patient's response and progress.
- Consults with Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and other clinical staff , to coordinate treatments for individual residents/patients.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- BS in Physical Therapy required , Master’s Degree/Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
- Current NY State Physical Therapist License required.
- Previous geriatric experience preferred.
- Skills with EMR(HM4 is used) and Microsoft office
Salary : $54