Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:  

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation and treatment of facility patients/residents needing physical therapy services. 
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs. 
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervision of occupational therapy staff. 
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily. 
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team. 
• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in services and consultation. 
• Practice Physical Therapy consistent with state practice act, and the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.   

Qualifications: 

• Current NY State Physical Therapy License 

Education: 

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy