Physical Therapist

Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - Physical TherapistFT 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 transportationAble to use necessary computer applicationsAbility 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 planDocuments resident progress toward Physical Therapy goalsDischarges 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 therapyUtilizes the clinical software applications per policies and proceduresCompletes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policyParticipates 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 framesParticipates in internal audits as directedPossess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF settingUtilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physical Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standardsComplies 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 immediatelyRecommends corrective action plan for all identified problemsACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease 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.