What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at We Care HCC?
Foltsbrook Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is looking for Full-Time Physical Therapists to join our skilled nursing facility. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents and would love to have you join our team of passionate therapists who spend every day making a difference in the lives of so many!
Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities
- Restore, maintain, and prevent decline in resident function by planning and administering physical therapy plans of treatment.
- Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
- Determine physical therapy treatment plans through evaluation and consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist residents to reach goals through appropriate use of therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and equipment as necessary.
- Routinely assess resident progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.
- Evaluate and recommend the use and fit orthotic devices.
- Complete all documentation and billing in a timely and accurate manner.
- Instruct residents on proper in-home exercises and therapies; complete home evaluations as necessary to facilitate safe discharge planning.
- Educate residents and their families about the plan of treatment, progress, and potential outcomes.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as necessary.
Foltsbrook offers competitive salaries and a full benefits package!
$1500 sign-on bonus available*
Our Ideal Candidate Possesses the following:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Pleasant bedside manner
- Ability to motivate others
- Strong time management skills
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Persuasion skills
- Persistence
- Service-oriented
- Instructing and teaching skills
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility
Education and Experience Requirements:
- NYS Licensed Physical Therapist
- Minimum of one year of physical therapy experience in a geriatric setting preferred, but not required.
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*sign-on bonus payable after successful completion of probationary period
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
It is FoltsBrook Center’s policy to provide and promote equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, FoltsBrook is committed to a program of affirmative action for work sites in the U.S.
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