PHYSICAL THERAPIST SNF REHAB SCH N

Company: Catholic Health System
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: September 20, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: 37.24-55.86 USDFacility: Sisters of Charity HospitalShift: Shift 1Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours: 8:00am to 4:00pmSummary:Provides rehabilitation according to state licensure. Organizes and conducts treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury and/or disability. Practices with autonomy, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.Responsibilities:EDUCATIONAs per professional degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of EducationRegistered and licensed by NYS Department of Education, or eligibleEXPERIENCEPrior experience working in a similar clinical setting preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYMust have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitorsMust possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Physical Therapy ServicesMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust have knowledge of Physical Therapy proceduresEvaluation and treatment of Residents for Physical Therapy programsInvolvement in the Care Plan process and MDS processScreening of residents for physical therapy interventionDocumentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal regulationsCommunication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communicationPhysical assessment: Ability to assess the physical impact the disease process and aging process has on ability to perform daily tasks; examples may include skin integrity, functional mobility, ROM, MMT, ADLs, bowel and bladder controlProfessional skills: Demonstrates knowledge of professional skills, consisting of a full systems review focused on disabilities and impairments affecting well-being and physical function, may include wound assessment and treatment, and pain control. Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the APTA and the NYAPTAProficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programsWORKING CONDITIONSConsiderable amount of bending, stooping, walking, liftingStanding and transferring of patientsREQNUMBER: 23133

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