Physical Therapist

EOE Statement
JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.
About the Organization
Job Haines Home
Facility Mission and Philosophy
The Job Haines Home is a non-profit, non-sectarian home for the purpose of providing care for elderly people while maintaining their sense of dignity and security. To provide 'relief of poor and aged persons of both sexes, who by sickness, casualty or other causes be rendered incapable of attending their usual occupation or calling.'* Quoted from the 1897 Certificate of Corporation
The philosophy of the Job Haines Home is to deliver services in such a way so as to provide a high quality of life for its residents by fostering the residents' right to exercise their independence, individual personal expression and choice. The management of the Home recognizes that individuals have special needs and strives to meet those needs while assuring that their dignity and respect are maintained at all times.
Category
Physical Therapist- PT
Description
Physical Therapist
Status: PER DIEM
General:
The staff physical therapist provides physical therapy services to patients including evaluations, planning, and individual treatment programs and goals, direct patient treatments, discharge planning and other related duties as required.
Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved program of physical therapy.
2. Valid physical therapy license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered.
3. Comply with federal and state physical therapy regulations.

Physical, Mental, and Sensory Requirements: Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with therapy staff, patients and others as needed as well as the ability to effectively respond to the environment within the long term care setting. Ability to lift/walk patients, provide active therapy, and stand or sit for long periods of time, all day, if necessary. Ability to read, speak, and understand English. Must be able to lift and transport patients safely. Must be able to support/or recover the balance safely of a patient while assisting in gait training.
Requirements:
Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to COVID-19 AND influenza vaccinations.
Must be able to cope with the mental ane emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use of prothesis that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of Fifty (50) pounds.
Essential Job functions:
The following are essential job duties that must be safely performed with or without reasonable accommodation without posting a direct threat to other employees, patients/residents or self:

1. Upon referral, performs an evaluation to determine the problems and goals of the patient in collaboration with the patient and physician.
2. Develops a treatment program based on initial evaluation to achieve needs and goals and makes appropriate changes in treatment program according to patient's performance.
3. Administers, schedules, and supervises direct patient care utilizing appropriate physical therapy techniques.
4. Instructs patient and/or patient's family in home program
5. Completes patient screens based on admission referral quarterly or annually to determine if PT evaluation is warranted.
6. Maintains records pertinent to patient treatment:

1. Evaluation Report
2. Daily treatment record
3. Weekly summary
4. 30 day physician updates
5. Discharge summaries
6. Completion of Medical Information Form
7. Patient care plan
8. Telephone orders.

1. Communicates with patient's physicians regarding changes or modifications in treatment plan or patient status.
2. Trains new personnel
3. Participates in patient care rounds, rehabilitation team conferences, and conferences with physicians and members of the physical therapy department as necessary regarding progress, problems and specific needs of patient.
4. Actively involved in providing in-service education to all personnel
5. Studies trends and new developments in physical therapy by survey of current literature and attendance at professional meetings and conferences.
6. Conduct department tours for interested individuals/groups
7. Other duties as assigned.
8. Possess math skills.
9. Possess clerical skills.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO BE USED IN THE SAFE PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assisted devices (i.e. walkers, canes, etc.)
2. Modalities (ultrasounds, hot packs, etc.)
3. Treatment tables
4. Resistive exercises equipment
5. Hydrotherapy equipment (whirlpools)
6. Sliding board
7. Manual therapy techniques
8. Diagnostic tools (gonimeters, tape measure, etc.)
9. Gait belts
10. Documentation tools (pen, pencil, etc.)
11. Telephone
12. Ten key calculator

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Additional functions which are not fundamental, but are important to support the basic purpose of the job are listed here.

1. May do splinting/bandaging
2. May transport patients
3. May use hand therapy skills
4. May use tilt table
5. Internal and external marketing presentations and in-services as requested by clients

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Per Diem
Hiring Manager(s)
Lisa A Alicea
Location
Job Haines Home For Aged People
Open Date
6/18/2026
Position
Physical Therapist
Req Number
PHY-
Shift
Days
Position Requirements
Created By
Lisa A Alicea
This position is currently accepting applications.