Physical Therapist

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

243974 - Physical Therapist - New York, NY - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work for our contracted facility.

Shift: - -Days

Responsibilities:

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• Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to
  
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
  
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
  
• Instructing patients/caregivers in use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
  
• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
  
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
  
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.
  
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
  
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
  
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  
• Participates in peer consultation process.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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  • BLS/BCLS certifications
    
  • Valid state license (Where applicable)
    
  • Strong SNF background and knowledge of CMI
    
  • Candidate Must be Vaccinated
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