Physical Therapist SubAcute Rehab FBM - Orchard Park, United States - Catholic Health Service

Description

Salary:

USD

Facility:
Father Baker Manor Sub Acute


Shift:
Shift 1


Status:
Per Diem


FTE:

Bargaining Unit:
ACE Associates


Exempt from Overtime:
Exempt: Yes


Work Schedule:
Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation


Hours:
8:00am-4:00pm


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


REQNUMBER:
26064