Physical Therapist, PT

Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center•Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care, a 192-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Croton-on-Hudson, NY has an opening for an Registered Nurse, RN. Sky View serves as the bridge between hospital and home, spanning the gap from recovery to community reentry. Our luxurious and hotel-like environment is the ideal setting for those in need of Post Acute Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care. Our team of highly skilled physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists really care and work together to create an individualized therapy plan that helps residents reach their highest level of functioning in as short an amount of time as possible – preparing for their eventual return home. We offer EXCELLENT benefits including Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire, along with other key benefits!! Physical Therapist, PT is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times Physical Therapist must possess the ability to plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the physical therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental and social well-being. Physical Therapist will Interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary. Physical Therapist will participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as outlined by the State Physical Therapy Practice Act. Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents

Requirements

Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Physical Therapist, PT in the State of NY.
Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing
Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Physical Therapist, PT
Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations
Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the physical therapy program
Interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as outlined by the State Physical Therapy Practice Act
Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents