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Job DescriptionThe Homestead at Anoka is looking for a Physical Therapist to work Saturdays or every other Saturday and/or on-call who is flexible, reliable, well organized and a team player to provide ongoing therapy evaluations and treatments and education to residents in a timely manner per physician's orders. To provide leadership and supervision of physical therapy services to other physical therapists, assistants and aides. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services including MDS responsibilities complying with State and Federal regulations. Participates in on-going facility meetings and conducts in-service and training for facility staff on ongoing basis in restorative and maintenance techniques.
Must be a graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in state where practicing.
Applications will only be accepted on line:
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Skills Required
- Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where practicing
- Ability to work Saturdays, every-other-Saturday, and/or be on-call (weekend availability)
- Provide leadership and supervision of physical therapy services to therapists, assistants and aides
- Maintain appropriate documentation of services including MDS responsibilities and comply with State and Federal regulations
- Conduct in-service training and ongoing education for facility staff on restorative and maintenance techniques
- Flexible, reliable, well-organized, and a team player
What We Do
Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina is a comprehensive health care program and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provider for seniors in Wake, Durham, and Granville counties. It delivers holistic, person-centered care through a multidisciplinary team, providing primary medical care, rehabilitation, and in-home services to help older adults live independently at home and avoid nursing home placement.
