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We offer the Following :

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications / Experience :

Must have a current unencumbered MA license as an Physical Therapy Assistant

Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Geriatric experience preferred

A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation

Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources

Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

Essential Job Functions :

Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities according to the established treatment plans as assigned, under the on-site supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

Must possess the ability to train / supervise and discipline subordinate staff

Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition

Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals

Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy and as directed by the Physical Therapist

Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physcial Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards

Complies with all facility policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

Respects all residents all resident rights

Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and / or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and / or the CBA, depending on the position.