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About the Role

Schofield Care is seeking caring and compassionate individuals to join their team and help fulfill their mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care. The Physical Therapist is supervised by the Rehabilitation Manager and is responsible for performing duties while observing standards for knowledge, ability, skills, technical skill, quality, quantity, judgment/problem solving, decision making, and initiative.

Responsibilities

Perform Physical Therapy evaluations.
Establish appropriate plans of care based upon noted impairments.
Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including, but not limited to, evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, discharge summaries and screenings.
Supervise PTAs, PT/PTA students (when appropriate), and therapy aide.
Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team including occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, social services, and dietary.
Provide education to staff, residents, and/or family members.
Participate in meeting with families, residents, and/or interdisciplinary team, as appropriate.
Evaluate need for equipment, order and maintain equipment and therapy materials.
Participate in and/or present inservice programs.
Possess a valid driver’s license and have a car available for use.
Have knowledge of, and follow rules and regulations of the NYS and Federal Health Code in regard to the program.
Interpret and follow Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Communicate with the physician and/or interdisciplinary team regarding resident status.
Maintain current, accurate clinical records.
Documentation is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Participate in scheduling treatment and training sessions.
Conduct home evaluations as needed, including coordination with family and resident to ensure resident participation.
Complete billing documentation accurately and timely.
Provide direction to PTA/CNA and students for completion of plans of care.
Review and cosign PTA and student documentation.
Evaluate results of program by observing, noting and evaluating resident’s progress, recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
Maintain resident confidentiality by following HIPAA guidelines.
Follows standard precautions and any further infection control precautions.
Maintain state licensure and continuing education requirements.
Assist in discharge planning in conjunction with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Order necessary equipment for discharge in a timely manner.
Able to adjust to multiple interruptions and re-prioritize.
Performs other related duties as required by their manager.

Requirements

Graduate of a school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association with a bachelor's degree.
Must be registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department or have a valid limited permit.
Two years experience preferably with exposure to acute care, rehabilitation or homecare.
Must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the chronically ill and disabled.

Skills

Knowledge
Ability
Skills
Technical skill
Quality
Quantity
Judgment/problem solving
Decision making
Initiative
Physical Therapy
HIPAA guidelines
Standard precautions
Infection control precautions

Location

Schofield Residence - Kenmore, NY 14217

Work Type

Per Diem
Weekday openings

Experience Level

Two years experience preferably with exposure to acute care, rehabilitation or homecare.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Registered and licensed by the New York State Education Department or have a valid limited permit.

Salary/Compensations

$43.70 - $51.40 Hourly

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Paid Time Off
Sick Days
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
Tuition Reimbursement
Uniform Allowance
Other Perks

About the Company

Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life.
We strive to be an employer of choice.

Equal Opportunity

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.