Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are the largest brain injury treatment program in the world. We are a facility where talented people are given the opportunity to use their special skills, be creative and sometimes push the envelope.

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist-Per Diem

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct physical therapy, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term facility.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.
• Develop and maintain physical therapy standards.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which physical therapy will be accomplished.
• Maintain a reference library of written therapy material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality resident care.
• Review physical therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Interpret physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the physical therapy services.
• Maintain a current file of resident’s treated.
• Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes ad required.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure business office receives charges for therapy rendered to residents.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the physical therapy department.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the administrator.
• Assist the administrator and/or personnel director in the recruitment and selection of competent physical therapy personnel.
• Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Meet with and solicit advice from other department supervisors concerning physical therapy, assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Report exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Review request for music therapy and physician’s orders
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy.
• Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercised based on medical and social history of residents.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews. Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepares necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area.
• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the procedures involved in the treatment process.
• Perform physical therapy in resident room as necessary.
• Reassure resident before and after therapy treatment.
• Prepare resident for treatment by dress/position and administer physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary.
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment as indicated.
• Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.

Requirements:

• Must possess a Degree from an accredited academic program conferring the title of Registered Physical Therapist.
• 1 year of experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility is preferred.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices. Must be licensed by the State of New York.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in this state.

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