Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Millbrook, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for an assisted living community in Millbrook, New York. Therapy is provided Monday through Friday, with no evenings or weekends. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, documents progress and discharge summaries, and collaborates with residents, families, caregivers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation colleagues to support functional abilities and outcomes. The role also includes supervising assistants, participating in quality improvement and facility activities, maintaining clinical competency, and following applicable regulatory, professional, and facility standards. The position requires the ability to perform physical activities including prolonged standing, pushing, lifting, stooping, reaching, and balancing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
Current license in the state of practice.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated competency in the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in physical therapy.
Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Ability to safely perform prolonged standing, pushing or pulling up to 35 pounds of force, lifting up to 50 pounds independently, and lifting over 50 pounds with assistance or a mechanical lift when required; ability to stoop, reach, and balance.
Knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Supervision, training, and/or experience in a setting serving the same age or type of resident population as the facility.
Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.

Responsibilities

Review available resident information and assess its impact on evaluation and treatment.
Conduct and document thorough functional assessments using standardized procedures, including assessment of home, vocational, and equipment needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with achievable functional goals; revise plans as needed.
Follow evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines, maintain timely and accurate records, and enter a progress note after each treatment session.
Instruct and closely supervise assistants in treatment procedures.
Document treatment and prepare discharge summaries using the prescribed format.
Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures and inform them of potential risks.
Work with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize residents’ functional abilities.
Instruct residents and caregivers in exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to continue at home.
Assist with referrals for additional services after discharge and maintain knowledge of community resources.
Participate in rehabilitation team conferences and other required department or facility meetings.
Pursue appropriate continuing education and participate in quality improvement and safety programs.
Promote Heritage Healthcare programs and services through community interactions.
Comply with Heritage Healthcare regulatory and professional standards, facility policies, and applicable safety requirements.
Provide input to the Rehab Manager on assistants’ clinical performance when requested and appropriate.
Allocate therapy resources efficiently in line with resident goals, outcomes, reimbursement requirements, and discharge destination.
Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
Maintain expected productivity, act independently while recognizing when supervision is needed, and perform other assigned duties.