Physical Therapist SubAcute Rehab FBM N

About the role

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.

Facility: Father Baker Manor Sub Acute; Shift: Shift 1; Status: Per Diem; FTE: 0.10; Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates; Exempt from overtime: No.

Responsibilities

• 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 including approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication
• Physical assessment: assessing the physical impact of disease process and aging process on ability to perform daily tasks (e.g., skin integrity, functional mobility, ROM, MMT, ADLs, bowel and bladder control)
• Professional skills: 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 APTA and NYAPTA standards
• Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs

Requirements

• Professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education
• Registered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligible
• Prior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing physical therapy services
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Knowledge of physical therapy procedures

Skills

• Communication skills (approach, tone, speed, respectfulness, non-verbal)
• Physical assessment (skin integrity, functional mobility, ROM, MMT, ADLs, bowel/bladder control)
• Professional skills (full systems review, wound assessment/treatment, pain control, best practice per APTA/NYAPTA)
• Proficient navigation of EMR programs

Schedule

Days with weekend and holiday rotation; hours 8