A Day treatment facility located in Brooklyn, NY is looking for an Physical Therapist

Type: Contract
Schedule: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Brooklyn & Manhattan, NY

JOB PURPOSE:
The Physical Therapist plans and administers Physical therapy treatment programs for medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
Perform participant evaluations and treatment at PACE site and/or in the field (participant's home, nursing homes, etc.).
Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
Participates in developing participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations
Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure
Documents all statistical data as required.
Consults with physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate
Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
ssistants, Physical Therapy Assistant students as well as student volunteers.
Initiates discharge planning in a time appropriate fashion and orders equipment for discharge in collaboration with team members.
Participates in delivery in in-service training programs for site and departmental staff.
Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Successful completion of a Physical Therapy program from an APTA accredited university or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist and/or experience with Geriatric population preferred.
License Registration: New York State licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist.
Language: Bi-Lingual Preferred depending on region (participant demographics and location of PACE sites)

Physical:
bility to lift and transfer participants.
bility to bend, kneel, reach, stretch, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Please email: JAbbate@hcmmi.com