About the Role
The Physical Therapy Department on the Manhattan campus is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. The need is for day, evening and weekend coverage.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat residents/patients with disabilities, disorders, and injuries to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance level.
- Directs residents/patients in care and use of wheelchairs, canes, braces, crutches, prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Keeps records of treatments given and resident's/patient's response and progress.
- Consults with Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and other clinical staff, to coordinate treatments for individual residents/patients.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Under general supervision of the PT Supervisor/Rehab Director, the PT provides physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation, as prescribed.
- This includes scheduling of patients, staff and new admissions as well as hands on treatments/evaluations in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the The New Jewish Home.
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- per diem
About the Company
- The New Jewish Home
