Physical Therapist

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Houghton (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Personal Healthcare Management LLC invites a licensed Physical Therapist to join our SNF staff. You will evaluate residents, establish and modify treatment plans, and supervise assistants within a collaborative care team.

The position emphasizes independent work and strong documentation, with a focus on Medicare/Medicaid compliance and resident-centered mobility goals.

Qualifications

• NYS license as a Registered Physical Therapist is required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in physical therapy or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy; international equivalents considered.
• Geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Complete Physical Therapy evaluations per physician order.
• Establish plan of care for treatments per physician order.
• Provide PT plans of treatments and modalities.
• Modify treatment program based on resident response.
• Document progress toward PT goals.
• Discharge residents from PT services when appropriate.
• Supervise PT Assistants and unlicensed personnel.
• Participate in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and facility policies.

Skills

Licensed PT

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate of accredited PT program

International equivalent acceptable

Tools

Clinical software

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.