Physical Therapist
Company: Elderwood at Wheatfield
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Join Our Team: Make a difference in the lives of others. Join
our team today! Overview:Physical therapy staff members assist with
ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing
comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical
Therapy license is required.THIS IS A FULL TIME PT POSITION. WE
HAVE (2) OPENINGS. WEEKDAYS, SOME WEEKENDS AND
HOLIDAYSResponsibilities:Initiates skilled physical therapy
treatments in accordance with physician's orders; maintains
required contact with physician.Maintains written evaluations,
progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical
therapy program.Confers with other health care staff regarding
special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance
of function.Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings
and attends during absences of the Director Physical
Therapy.Maintains statistical records of residents'
treatments.Assists with in-service training programs upon
request.Records and updates resident's plan of care in the
Inter-disciplinary Kardex.Submits requisition for supplies needed
in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.Assumes
all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences
including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility
for all necessary documentation.Qualifications:Graduation from an
approved school of physical therapy required.State license to
practice physical therapy required.Two years' experience in
physical therapy preferred.Interest in physical therapy treatment
programs for the geriatric and subacute populations
necessary.Ability to direct others necessary.Elderwood expects all
current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If
hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.EOE
Statement: 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.
Keywords: Elderwood at Wheatfield, Niagara Falls , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Niagara Falls, New York
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