Physical Therapist, PT

Betsy Ross Operations LLC•Rome, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility offering excellence in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a lovely homelike environment that's NEWLY RENOVATED & UNDER NEW ADMININSTRATION! With a focus on rehabilitation and recovery, our skilled team of therapists and healthcare professionals assist residents in achieving optimal health and well-being. We offer residents the perfect setting to experience a tranquil and peaceful backdrop for rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. 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
Assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times
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.
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