PRN Nursing Home Physical Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

NURSING HOME POSITION

Prior experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility REQUIRED

SATURDAYS ONLY

PRN opportunity

SHIFT: 8 - 4:30

NY license required

BLS required

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Nursing Home Physical Therapist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide expert physical therapy services to elderly residents in a nursing home setting, promoting mobility, independence, and overall well-being. Your expertise will help develop personalized treatment plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This flexible position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of geriatric patients while working within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ physical abilities, mobility, and functional status to inform treatment planning
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focusing on patient rehabilitation, mobility enhancement, and pain management
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, and gait training tailored to each resident’s needs
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to coordinate care and adjust treatment strategies accordingly
• Monitor patient progress through clinical documentation standards and update care plans regularly to reflect improvements or changes in condition
• Assist with discharge planning by evaluating residents’ readiness for transition back to home or community settings
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and medical terminology documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

Skills

• Proven experience practicing in a physical therapy role within inpatient, outpatient, or home health settings
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics to inform effective treatment strategies
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and electronic health records (EHR/EMR systems) management for accurate patient care documentation
• Excellent client communication skills to educate residents and their families about treatment goals and progress
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient needs
• Experience working with geriatric patients in nursing homes or outpatient rehabilitation centers is highly preferred
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes and collaboration with healthcare professionals for seamless patient transitions
• Working understanding of medical terminology relevant to physiotherapy practices in diverse clinical environments

Join us as a PRN Nursing Home Physical Therapist and bring your expertise to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Your dedication will help foster independence through innovative therapy solutions while working alongside a passionate team committed to exceptional patient care.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50