Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
HealthCare Support is actively seeking Physical Therapist to fill an opening with one of the largest managed long term care companies in Brooklyn, New York 11206.
Daily Responsibilities for Physical Therapist:
- The Physical Therapist plans and administers Physical therapy treatment programs for medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.
- Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Perform participant evaluations and treatment at PACE site and/or in the field (participant’s home, nursing homes, etc.).
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
- Participates in developing participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Documents all statistical data as required.
- Consults with physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
- Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistant students as well as student volunteers.
- Initiates discharge planning in a time appropriate fashion and orders equipment for discharge in collaboration with team members.
- Participates in delivery in in-service training programs for site and departmental staff.
- Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring.
- Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
- Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
- Shift: Monday – Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm (1 hour lunch)
- Setting: Field and In-Person Clinic
Required Qualifications for Physical Therapist:
- Active New York State licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- A Vehicle is mandatory for this role.
Preferred Qualifications for Physical Therapist:
- One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist and/or experience with Geriatric population preferred.
Benefits for Physical Therapist:
- Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Investment Accounts
- Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program
Pay: $50 – $65 an hour
Interested in being considered?
If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration.
For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to erick.alim@healthcaresupport.com with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out.
Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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