TRC - Physical Therapist - Entry - Part Time or Full Time

TRC

• Physical Therapist
• Entry
• Part Time or Full Time 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 186 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY 14048 $52.46 an hour
• Part-time The Resource Center 186 reviews $52.46 an hour
• Part-time The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958.

From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities. The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll. The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST RESPONSIBLE TO

Health Related

• Site Manager

FUNCTION

Will assess and evaluate individuals' needs and develop and/or implement service plans to meet those needs. Treatment may consist of hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, range of motion, various exercise equipment, and activities of daily living.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge and skills to develop and implement a wide variety of therapy techniques. Strong assessment skills and the ability to develop service plans to address individuals' needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to self-direct and self-initiate and handle a specified caseload. The ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines. The ability to work with a varied population. Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of a college or university accredited in Physical Therapy. Licensed in the state of New York. A NYS driver's license and a driving record acceptable to TRC's insurance carrier or equivalent accommodations required..

DUTIES:

Refer to

Appendix Revision Date:

07/30/2020 Health-related Services

THE RESOURCE CENTER

Grade 28/29 (Entry/Experienced),

Exempt PTO/CAT:

4

CFR:

334 PHYSICAL

THERAPIST APPENDIX HEALTH RELATED DUTIES

1. Performs and documents evaluation and treatment through the use of service plans, progress notes, six-month summaries, and discharge summaries, in accordance with policies and procedures. 2. Develops programs in physical therapy and provides direct therapy to a specified caseload, according to treatment plans. 3. Documents individual progress according to 10 CRR-NY 751.7 4. Documents individual progress at least monthly, and on a semi-annual basis. 5. Attends inter-agency and intra-agency meetings and in-service training programs, as required. 6. Evaluates and makes recommendation for assistive devices to improve individuals' functioning capabilities. 7. Recommends individuals for other services, as the need arises. 8. Is available to provide direct therapy services and/or training to staff or collaterals, not only at the clinic, but at specified satellite sites, and/or off-site (example: home) locations. 9. Provides continuing education/in-service training for staff and/or collaterals, as needed. 10. Acts as liaison with other agencies and departments mutually involved in service provision to individuals. 11. Provides professional supervision for Certified Physical Therapy Assistants. 12. Utilizes any and all modalities to accomplish the desired outcome of services. 13. Completes and submits attendance and billing logs in a timely manner. 14. Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisor The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC's operations.