Travel Physical Therapist (PT) Internal Traveler

tmc•, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. They are seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company, looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do. TMC extends this commitment back to their team members, helping them enhance their skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advancing their personal and professional growth. TMC takes pride in the opportunities they offer their employees as they seek leadership within their current teams and is committed to a culture of caring, not just for those they serve but for their own teams. With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Therapy program, as well as state licensure.
Must be a licensed: - Physical Therapist (or) - Occupational Therapist (or) - Speech Language Pathologist (or) - Occupational Therapy Assistant (or) - Physical Therapy Assistant
Able to perform proper body mechanics without posing a risk of injury to self or others
Ability to lift and control 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.
Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information in regard to all patients on personal case load.
Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.
Assist and assess transfers, gait and balance as required by functional mobility of patient level of assistance from minimum to maximum.
Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.
Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.
Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, state, Medicare and TMC’s policies and procedures.
Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
Provide education to patient’s family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.
Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
Functions according to the APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the profession.
Maintains records required by practice setting, third-party payers, and regulatory agencies.
Contributes to program planning and development.
Terminates services formulating discontinuation and follow-up plans when maximum benefit is received.
Other duties as assigned.