Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is currently seeking per diem Physical Therapists with skilled nursing experience to join our team. Come and find out why the Lutheran Care Center has the reputation for excellence we have maintained for over 20 years! Pay Rate: $60.00/hour Flexible scheduling! New Graduates Welcome! JOB SUMMARY: Manage the professional components of Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments Assess and evaluate residents and establish goals and plans. Re-evaluate goals and treatment plans in accordance with New York State code. Document required medical record progress notes per NYS code. Makes recommendation to Director and/or Physician on resident response to treatment. Provide input as a member of the Comprehensive Care Planning Team. Oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides Attend mandatory in-services and provide Physical Therapy in-services as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Physical Therapy program Valid New York State Physical Therapy license A minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing environment. Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others! For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD. EOE
Requirements
- Completion of a Physical Therapy program
- Valid New York State Physical Therapy license
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the professional components of Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments
- Assess and evaluate residents and establish goals and plans.
- Re-evaluate goals and treatment plans in accordance with New York State code.
- Document required medical record progress notes per NYS code.
- Makes recommendation to Director and/or Physician on resident response to treatment.
- Provide input as a member of the Comprehensive Care Planning Team.
- Oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides
- Attend mandatory in-services and provide Physical Therapy in-services as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
