Physical Therapist - Countryside Health Care of Milford

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our team.  

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate. and direct our facility's physical therapy, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. 
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services. 
• Represent the facility at and participate in meetings as directed. 
• Develop and maintain physical therapy standards. 
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which physical therapy will be accomplished. 
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating policies and procedures, resident care plans, Physical therapy procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Review physical therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. 
• Interpret 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, etc., as necessary. 
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the physical therapy department. 
• Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required. 
• Ensure business office receives charges for physical therapy rendered to residents. 
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the physical therapy department. 
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents. 
• Interview residents, or family members, as necessary. 
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the administrator as required. 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least one year experience preferred
• Must possess a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet  

Schedule:

Per Diem