Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation and treatment of facility patients/residents needing physical therapy services.
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervision of occupational therapy staff.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in services and consultation.
• Practice Physical Therapy consistent with state practice act, and the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Qualifications:

• Current NY State Physical Therapy License

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy