As we continue to grow, we need to add positions to meet our growing demand.
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As an affiliate of URMC we have excellent benefits!
Benefits of working for The Highlands Living Center:

• We are part of the URMC family
• Free on site parking
• 403 (b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays/Sick time

Position Summary:Physical Therapy
The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled physical therapy services according to recognized standards of practice.

*Perform comprehensive evaluations within twenty-four hours of referral.
*Plan and implement an appropriate treatment program with measurable, objective, realistic goals based upon
evaluation data.
*Complete the following documents as necessary following evaluation: physician certification for restorative
treatment and therapy attendance sheet.
*Maintain legible, complete records of residents’ evaluations, progress notes and discharge notes in the SOS
computer system and the residents’ charts.
*Work as an integral part of the rehabilitation team to meet resident needs. This includes working within the
departmental team as well as resident/family instruction, physician/nurse practitioner contact, and contact with
involved health professionals.
*Develop and maintain policies and procedures for occupational therapy.
*Prepare and monitor the occupational therapy budget.
*Maintain an understanding of quality assurance issues to comply with good resident care and regulatory
requirements.
*Supervise the COTA in the implementation of occupational therapy through daily meetings and direct
observation. Complete performance reviews for the COTA annually.
*Coordinates clinical activities with other services to assure continuity of care.
*Attend scheduled family and clinical meetings
*Assist with the supervision and training of new personnel, assistants, aides, students and volunteers.
*Attend continuing education courses/ seminars as appropriate with follow-up inservices to the department.

Qualifications: 
Education & Experience: Minimum BS degree in Occupational Therapy. Geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Pay Rate: $50.00/hr