Physical Therapist, PT - SIGN ON BONUS!!

Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare•Middletown, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed TOP RATED skilled nursing facility dedicated to being a premier provider in short-term rehabilitation, subacute, & long-term healthcare services & trusted by families to care for their loved ones for 30+ years. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect & compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT benefits including Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire, along with other key benefits for those eligible!! The 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. The 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. The Physical Therapist will interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary. The 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.

Nice To Haves

NEW PT GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY
FULL TIME TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY ($55/hr) - UP TO 12 WEEKS CONTRACT AVAILABLE

Responsibilities

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