Physical Therapist
Company: Elderwood
Location: Lockport
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: Pay: $45.00 / hour Overview: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.THIS IS A PER DIEM PT
POSITION. WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYSJoin Our Team: Make a
difference in the lives of others. Join our team today!
Responsibilities:Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in
accordance with physician's 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
resident's 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.Base wages increase with
experience!Qualifications:Graduation from an approved school of
physical therapy required.State license to practice physical
therapy required.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.Elderwood expects all current and new employees to
be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to
provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical
exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.
Keywords: Elderwood, Buffalo , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Lockport, New York
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