Physical Therapist - PACE of CNY Job at Loretto, North Syracuse, NY

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  • Loretto
  • North Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab, the Physical Therapist evaluates for physical therapy services, establish a treatment plan, provide appropriate treatment; provides necessary consultation and teaching to participants/family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the development and revision of the participant’s Plan of Care as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team; develops maintenance or restorative treatment plans as appropriate.
  • Responsible for the completion of all participant documentation in accordance with program policy, including routine progress notes, communication to physicians, nursing and participants/families and evaluation/discharge summaries.
  • Maintains consistent written and verbal communication regarding a participant’s care to other program providers/contracted providers.
  • Participates in home assessments, as indicated, to enhance the multidisciplinary goals toward participants’ independence and safety at home.
  • Makes recommendations for equipment; transportation; makes community services referrals for participant and rehabilitative support for family.
  • Participates in morning meetings, family meetings, reassessment meetings nursing home care planning meetings, and clinical case conference as appropriate.
  • Educates participants in fall prevention techniques and home exercise programs; incorporates the teaching of PT skills and techniques necessary to promote participant independence.
  • Instructs paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, home exercise program, etc.
  • Participates in the orientation of new staff to the operation of the Physical Therapy Department.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program in school of physical therapy, Doctorate preferred.
  • NYS license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
  • Minimum of one year’s experience in geriatrics required.
  • Demonstrates clinical competencies as a Physical Therapist.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
  • Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Physical Requirements

Walking 30.00%

Standing 20.00%

Sitting 30.00%

Lifting 20.00% 50lbs

Job Tags

Day shift,

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