Location: Rome,NY, USA
The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Colonial Park is currently seeking a Per-diem Physical Therapist to examine residents upon admission, and then develops/administers therapy plans to manage their conditions, prevent further disabilities, and achieve long-term health benefits. The primary focus is to promote movements, reduce pain, and prevent disability through exercise therapy, manual therapy and other techniques.Duties Include:Evaluate a Resident's condition and develop an appropriate physical rehabilitation plan.Help Residents to improve their mobility.Relieve Resident's pain using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and physical therapy devices.Teach Residents how to use physical therapy equipment.Help Residents through their tasks and monitor their performance.Tell Residents what they should anticipate in different stages of their recovery and how they will handle each situation.Maintain Resident confidence and protect facility operations by keeping information confidential.Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants when required.Maintains a safe and clean working environment. Protects Residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.Contribute to inter-disciplinary team efforts in resident care.Necessary Skills/Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.Current New York State PT License.Experience in skilled nursing/ long term care settings preferred.We offer the Following:Negotiable PayratesCompetitive Compensation.Great Benefits Package.Professional Growth & Stability.Innovative Training Programs And much more!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V