Job Location : Gerry,NY, USA
Job Description
Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Heritage Ministries and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Heritage Ministries goes above and beyond this to ensure that the Heritage experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.
Heritage Ministries is in growth mode and currently looking for Physical Therapist to join our team! A Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, documenting, and/or facilitating care for residents who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. You will find meaningful work in this role with the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact every day! Apply now!
Responsibilities:
Provides appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
Recommends appropriate treatment, preventative measures, adaptive equipment, and/or durable medical equipment to prevent decline in residents' function.
Provides appropriate resident and caregiver in-service education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.2
Complete documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, discharge summaries, screens, MDS assessments, and recommendations for resident care plans in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures and equipment providing for safety and maximum resident benefit.
Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Benefits:
Paid time off (on an accrual basis)
Paid holidays (premium pay if scheduled to work the holiday)
Paid sick time (New York)
401k (Employer matched)
Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Paid training opportunities
Education Assistance plans
Employee pharmacy program
Special employee recognition and giveaways
Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current NYS Physical Therapy license. Must maintain license.
Ability to lift 60 pounds if necessary with the ability to sit, walk, bend, and twist. Ability to engage in repetitive motions for extended times required.
Additional education or experience in long-term care therapy preferred.
If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! Apply now!
*A full written job description is available upon request **We reserve the right to revise the essential position functions and responsibilities as the need arises.
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