Skilled Nursing Physical Therapist — New Grads Welcome

Apple Rehab Inc; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Rehab Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT is a 100-bed skilled nursing center providing short-term rehabilitation and comprehensive nursing care.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, devise personalized rehabilitation plans, and work to restore movement and function while coordinating with the care team.

New graduates are welcome, and you will join a caring staff dedicated to improving quality of life for residents through compassionate therapy and skilled services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program.
• Current PT license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• New Grads Welcome To Apply

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Reviews physician referral (prescription) and patients condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patients strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum
• Administers massage
• Administers traction to relieve pain
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patients chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patients health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants and aides.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Education

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Job description

Apple Rehab Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT is a 100-bed skilled nursing center providing short-term rehabilitation and comprehensive nursing care.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, devise personalized rehabilitation plans, and work to restore movement and function while coordinating with the care team.

New graduates are welcome, and you will join a caring staff dedicated to improving quality of life for residents through compassionate therapy and skilled services.