Weekend PT — Skilled Nursing Rehab Specialist

Fishkillcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Weekly pay

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits package incl. 


Job summary

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Dutchess County, NY seeks a Full-time Physical Therapist to join our Rehab team; weekend per diem option available.

The PT examines Residents on admission, develops therapy plans, and administers skilled therapy consistent with professional standards. It requires NY State license and a degree from an accredited PT program, with LTC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current New York State PT License.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an overall therapy plan of care to include treatment and medical diagnosis of the warranted treatment.
• Plans duration and frequency of therapy to be provided.
• Utilizes standardized assessments upon the development of the plan of care to validate and monitor the need for skilled therapy services, and for the ongoing need for skilled therapy and the patient\'s progress from received.
• Completes all documentation required of observations, patient\'s response to treatment, treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient\'s condition within required time in accordance with state and federal regulations and general standards of practice
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided treatment
• Communicates and coordinates patient\'s care with other members of the patient\'s health care
• Supervises physical therapy assistants in accordance with regulations and standards of care.
• Help Residents to improve their mobility and pain relief by using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and physical therapy devices.
• Communicates with Residents progress and projected achievement of stages of their recovery plan.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Dutchess County, NY seeks a Full-time Physical Therapist to join our Rehab team; weekend per diem option available.

The PT examines Residents on admission, develops therapy plans, and administers skilled therapy consistent with professional standards. It requires NY State license and a degree from an accredited PT program, with LTC experience preferred.