Physial Therapist (Per Diem)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing physical therapy treatment to residents in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. The Physical Therapist is responsible to the Director. Supervision is exercised over the work of Physical Therapy Assistants. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of residents unless contradicted by a professional judgment or a doctor's admission notes;
• Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written order or referral of a licensed physician;
• Participates with other personnel in the formulation of residents' total care plans;
• Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy forms, policies and procedures;
• Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of resident care and related activities;
• Instructs and participates in the facility in-service education program;
• Records on residents' charts all physical therapy evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultation and discharge summaries;
• Maintains program records on types of treatment and number of residents treated.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of physical therapy;
• Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy;
• Good knowledge of pathological conditions and social-economic factors affecting a resident's disabilities;
• Working knowledge of community resources applicable to physical therapy;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to get along well with others;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Physical Therapist.