Physical Therapist

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in New York seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess residents, develop plans of care, and provide therapy services in accordance with physician orders.

The role requires NYS license, a degree in physical therapy, ability to work independently or with a team, and strong documentation. Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and facility policies preferred; strong communication with staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

NYS PT license

Bachelor's degree+

Geriatric experience

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Team player

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate of accredited PT program or international equivalent

Job description

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

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

• 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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