Description:
Physical Therapist Summary

Per Diem $55/hr

Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, a 192-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Croton-on-Hudson, has an opening for Per Diem Physical Therapists. Sky View serves as the bridge between hospital and home, spanning the gap from recovery to community reentry. Our luxurious and hotel-like environment is the ideal setting for those in need of Post Acute Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care. Our team of highly skilled physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists really care and work together to create an individualized therapy plan that helps residents reach their highest level of functioning in as short an amount of time as possible - preparing for their eventual return home.

• The job of the Physical Therapist, PT is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times
• Physical Therapist must possess the ability to plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., of the physical therapy program to help residents obtain/maintain their highest level of physical, mental and social well-being.
• Physical Therapist will Interpret and/or instruct in physical therapy policies and procedure to personnel, residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
• Physical Therapist will 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

• Must possess a current license and registration to practice as a Physical Therapist, PT in the State of NY.
• Must possess current malpractice insurance, license in good standing
• Dedicated to providing extraordinary compassionate care as a Physical Therapist, PT
• Energetic, enthusiastic, committed, & passionate about quality care
• Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents
• Patience, a cheerful disposition, & willingness to assist any residents & co-workers
• Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
• Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED ; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC