Physical Therapist –
- Direct Hire.
- Full Time.
- Permanent or Traveler Accepted.
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
- Excellent Benefits Package.
- New Physical Therapist Program Grads Welcome.
- Location: Cheektowaga, New York (suburb of Buffalo, NY)
* Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.
State specific Physical Therapy license is required.
- RESPONSIBILITIES:
Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physicians’ orders; maintains required contact with physician.
- Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program.
- Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
- Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
- Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
- Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
- Records and updates residents plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
- Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.
- Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.
- REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
State license to practice physical therapy required.
- New PT Grads welcome.
Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary. Ability to direct others necessary.
