Physical Therapist

STARTING RATE: $33.00/hr. ($33.00 - $37.00 per hour, dependent upon experience)

*Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus!!!*

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro diseases, and infectious diseases, if applicable.
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date.
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Director of Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Records clinical documentation according to the accepted regulatory, facility, and professional guidelines.
• Establishes and instructs caregivers in resident-specific maintenance programs.
• Records daily treatment charges according to facility policies.
• Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence, if approved by the Administrator.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Provides weekly documentation for all residents on an active therapy program.

REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State Physical Therapy Licensure
• CPR certification
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs.
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness.
• Qualities of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents and other staff members.