PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Physical Therapist to perform evaluation, treatment, and resident/caregiver education in a SNF Rehab Department. You will work with a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary team. Holiday and weekend coverage required.

Job Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist:

• Administer physical therapy evaluations and treatments under the clinical direction of a licensed physician.
• Applies age-appropriate evaluation and establishes treatment plans based on subjective and objective findings
• Applies treatment modalities and techniques within the APTA standards of practice and within established precautions and contraindications 
• Accurately enters and submits patient-related documentation in a timely fashion 
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews 
• Provides direct supervision to Physical Therapy assistants, Rehab Aid, and Physical Therapy students in accordance set by APTA and the facility.
• Assisting with developing and implementing discharge planning to ensure safe discharge 
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve goals set forth in the treatment plan
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.