Location: Ghent,NY, USA
FT Shift'sWe offer the Following:Premium CompensationGreat Benefits PackageProfessional Growth & StabilityBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceQualifications/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 equivalentGeriatric experience preferredA current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportationAbility to professionally communicate with internal and external resourcesAbility to function independently as well as part of a teamAbility to positively give and receive oral and written directionEssential Job Functions:Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needsCompletes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician orderEstablishes Physical Therapy plan of care for treatments per physician orderProvides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalitiesModifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment planDischarges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriateMakes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needsCompletes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnelProvides resident, staff and family education and in-servicingDemonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case managementComplies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapyCompletes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirementsUtilizes the clinical software applications per policies and proceduresCompletes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policyAssists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residentsParticipates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary teamParticipates in facility meetings and committees as assignedSubmits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time framesPossess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF settingComplies with all facility policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of facility and resident informationRespects all residents all resident rightsReports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediatelyFollows sanitation and infection control policies and proceduresRecommends corrective action plan for all identified problemsMaintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departmentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease 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.