Physical Therapist - Float

JOB PURPOSE:

The Physical Therapist - Float will primarily be responsible for the Start of care and semi-annual assessments across sites in a geographic region. The role will also be responsible for covering the other Physical Therapist responsibilities listed above in this region as needed.

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at the 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 a 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 a 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 the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring.

SALARY RANGE:

Minimum: $96,306.26

Maximum: $110,485.55

Additional differential pay of $5.00 per hour may apply when outside of the base location.

Note: Position's wages are contingent upon terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Weekly Hours: 35

Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Successful completion of a Physical Therapy program from an APTA accredited university or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred.

License Registration: New York State licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist.

Language: Bi-Lingual Preferred depending on region (participant demographics and location of PACE sites)

Physical: Ability to lift and transfer participants. Ability to bend, kneel, reach, stretch, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Other:

Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff

Ability to travel to participant's homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics

Knowledge of PACE regulations

Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred