What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Position position at Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, subacute, and long-term healthcare services.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality care to all residents with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals.
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist will assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing physical therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the physical therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
- Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments (MDS), etc. as necessary.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as outlined by the State Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required and maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
Requirements:
- Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of NY.
- Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing.
- Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Physical Therapist.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about quality care.
- Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.
- Patience, a cheerful disposition, and willingness to assist any residents and co-workers.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
- Trusted to work independently and in a team environment.
- Able to work well under pressure, flexible, and will work harmoniously with all staff.
