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We offer the Following:

+ Premium Compensation

+ Great Benefits Package

+ Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Paid time off

Qualifications/Experience:

+ Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Physical Therapy Assistant

+ Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

+ Geriatric experience preferred

+ A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation

+ Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

Essential Job Functions:

+ Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

+ Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public

+ Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

+ Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff

+ Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition

+ Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

+ Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals

+ Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical Therapist

+ Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

+ Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

+ Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

+ Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

+ Complies with all facility policies and procedures

+ Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

+ Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

+ Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

+ Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Physical Therapist informed and updated appropriately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.