We offer the Following:nnPremium CompensationnnGreat Benefits PackagennProfessional Growth & StabilitynnBenefits:nn401(k)nnDental insurancennHealth insurancennPaid time offnnVision insurancennQualifications/Experience:nnMust possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist, Bachelor’s degree or higher.nnGraduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalentnnGeriatric experience preferrednnA current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportationnnAbility to professionally communicate with internal and external resourcesnnAbility to function independently as well as part of a teamnnAbility to positively give and receive oral and written directionnnEssential Job Functions:nnScreens residents for rehabilitation therapy needsnnCompletes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician ordernnEstablishes Physical Therapy plan of care for treatments per physician ordernnProvides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalitiesnnModifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plannnDischarges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriatennMakes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needsnnCompletes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.nnSupervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnelnnProvides resident, staff and family education and in-servicingnnDemonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case managementnnComplies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapynnCompletes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirementsnnUtilizes the clinical software applications per policies and proceduresnnCompletes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policynnAssists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residentsnnParticipates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary teamnnParticipates in facility meetings and committees as assignednnSubmits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time framesnnPossess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF settingnnComplies with all facility policies and proceduresnnMaintains confidentiality of facility and resident informationnnRespects all residents all resident rightsnnReports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediatelynnFollows sanitation and infection control policies and proceduresnnRecommends corrective action plan for all identified problemsnnMaintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departmentsnnACKNOWLEDGEMENTnnPlease 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.