Physical Therapist

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Fraser (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist in New York to evaluate residents, design individualized plans of care, and provide therapeutic treatments in a facility setting.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, coordinating with nursing and rehab teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. A valid NYS license and driver’s license are required, with geriatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist and a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external resources.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to 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 per physician order.
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities.
• Modifies treatment program based on resident response.
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy when appropriate.
• Recommends mobility, positioning and ROM improvements to nursing staff.
• Completes daily activity schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed staff.
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management.
• Complies with regulations related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Completes documentation to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Uses clinical software per policies and procedures.
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed per facility policy.
• Assists in ordering equipment for facility and residents.
• Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in meetings and committees as assigned.
• Follows established reporting time frames.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Oral & written directions

Education

NY State license - Physical Therapist

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation




• Great Benefits Package




• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)




• Dental insurance




• Health insurance




• Paid time off




• Vision insurance

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




• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources




• 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




• 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




• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements




• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures




• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy




• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents




• 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




• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting




• 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




• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures




• Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems




• Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments

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.