Physical Therapist SubAcute Rehab TMR
Job Description
Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute
Status: Per Diem
Work Schedule: Days
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 8:30-4:30
Shift: Shift 1:
FTE: 0.100000:
Summary:
Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- As per professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
- Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible
EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Physical Therapy Services
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must have knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures
- Evaluation and treatment of Residents for Physical Therapy programs
- Involvement in the Care Plan process and MDS process
- Screening of residents for physical therapy intervention
- Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulations
- Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
- Physical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, functional mobility, ROM, MMT, ADLs, bowel and bladder control
- Professional skills: Demonstrates knowledge of professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, may include wound assessment and treatment, and pain control. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the APTA and the NYAPTA
- Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Considerable amount of bending, stooping, walking, lifting
- Standing and transferring of patients
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