Job Description

Physical Therapist/ Home Care

JGS Lifecare, located in the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. So, as we enter our second century, we are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve.

Duties:

Completes screens as scheduled
Evaluation and accompanying documentation are completed at the time of the evaluation.
Obtains and verifies physician orders prior to initiation of evaluation
Payer source is identified and secured prior to initiation of evaluation
Identifies objective findings and problems
Establishes appropriate short/long term goals
Documents progress in attainment of goals on a timely basis
Utilizes current body of knowledge, skills, and techniques
Interacts with patients/families in an appropriate, safe and professional manner
Designs adaptive equipment and orthotics
Designs and/or implements home programs (as appropriate)
Communicates appropriate referrals to team member and/or supervisor
Assists in development and implementation of new programs/techniques to enhance therapy services
Balances and maintains an appropriate caseload to meet company and facility productivity standards
Initiates and follows through with restorative programs as appropriate
Attends patient care meetings and actively participates (as assigned)
Follows through with discharge planning including: equipment ordering, family teaching, home safety recommendations, and discharge documentation

Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; related experience and or training; or equivalent combination and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient medical record, physician orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups or facility staff family members or fellow employees.
Excellent Mathematical Skills
License to practice allied health profession in Massachusetts or eligible for license, valid Massachusetts driver's license, proof of CPR certification or eligible for certification
Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
Adheres to established facility policy and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, universal precautions
Attends company meetings as required
Willingly accepts new duties as assigned
Flexible to travel to all assigned facilities daily

What can we do for you?

Weekly Payroll
Free groceries every Friday
Company paid trips
Sick time
Special Event Days
Direct Deposit
In Service Training and Development Programs
Education Assistance Program
Future Leadership Program
Free On-Campus Parking
Public Transportation Stops on Campus
Easy access to our campus from Interstate 91

Hours/Schedule: Per-Diem