About this opportunity
Personal Healthcare Management LLC lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in houghton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Shift: PT Needed!!!
We offer the Following:
Premium Compensation
Professional Growth & Stability
Qualifications/Experience:
Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist, Bachelor's degree or higher.
Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent
Geriatric experience preferred
A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation
Able to use necessary computer applications
Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction
Essential Job Functions:
Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order
Establishes Physical Therapy plan of care for treatments per physician order
Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment plan
Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals
Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate
Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needs
Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
Participates in internal audits as directed
Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physical Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
Respects all residents all resident rights
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
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Worksite address
houghton, NY, 14744, US
Who can apply
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