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Who Will Hire Me? By: Jacquelyn Haft
Job description of position: Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records. Document resident care in accordance with RehabCare, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements. Instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs. Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
Level of education required: 4 year degree.
Type of work experience needed: None specified.
Required skills/knowledge: Valid and current Physical Therapy license or equivalent, in the state(s) where services are rendered.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Job description of position: The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function. The Physical Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.
Level of education required: Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
Type of work experience needed: None specified.
Required skills/knowledge: Current pt license in the state of practice.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PT
Job description of position: Plans and administers treatment programs for medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part through a variety of treatment modalities.
Level of education required: Not specified.
Type of work experience needed: One year of full time experience in direct provision of physical therapy service. Home care experience preferred.
Required skills/knowledge: NYS Professional License and current registration to practice as a Physical Therapist. Valid driver’s license. Computer Knowledge preferred. Knowledge of McKesson Clinical Software preferred.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Job description of position: Assist in the provision of therapy services in outpatient Orthopaedics under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This includes implementing the plan of care through the utilization of clinical skills and treatment interventions. Therapeutic exercise, modalities, manual therapies, and other rehabilitative treatments.
Level of education required: High School diploma or GED.
Type of work experience needed: Minimum of 2 years work experience.
Required skills/knowledge: Utilize their skills and abilities through affiliation with local community, school, college, or professional sports teams. CPR certified.
ATHLETIC TRAINER ASSISTANT
Job description of position: Assist Head Athletic Trainer in daily operation of athletic training room. Assist Head Athletic Trainer to administer proper taping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Level of education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine related field preferred.
Type of work experience needed: A minimum of three years of athletic training experience required (professional team or college setting preferred).
Required skills/knowledge: Ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by NATABOC. NATA certification in good standing required. Current CPR and First Aid certifications required. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM -
ATHLETIC TRAINER INTERN
Job description of position: Provide athletic training services to middle school and high schools in the RCSD; provide prevention, conditioning, and re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the school setting under the direction of a physician in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals; perform services related to Injury Prevention, Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning, and Performance Enhancement programs.
Level of education required: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Bachelor's in a related field with internship route certification in Athletic Training, master's in same or related field desirable.
Type of work experience needed: None specified.
Required skills/knowledge: National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (BOCATC) certification in good standing as an Athletic Trainer and new York State licensure as an athletic trainer.
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Orthopedic
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ORTHOPEDICS
Job description of position: 1st Assist Operating Room, Pre-Op/Post-Op Management of surgical patients, Rotating call schedule, Patient care, clinic setting, Dictation, Hospital rounds, Injections
Level of education required: Graduate from accredited P.A. Program with NCCPA Certification, Will consider strong new Grad with emphasis in orthopedics
Type of work experience needed: Current Physician Assistant License
Required skills/knowledge: Current Federal DEA Certificate
Job description of position: Responsible for fabricating, fitting, adjusting and removing mobilization and immobilization devices used in the treatment of a wide variety of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Reports to referring physicians for patient care issues and to the Practice Manager for administrative and programmatic issues.
Level of education required: High School diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training preferred in orthopedic technology training program.
Type of work experience needed: 2+ years related experience in an acute care medical setting.
Required skills/knowledge: Knowledge of the application and adjustment of simple and moderately complex plaster or fiberglass casts, splints and orthotic devices. Knowledge of basic human anatomy and techniques to align fractured bones or position body parts for proper casting; fracture healing and complications; wound healing and complications; principles of aseptic techniques; principles of skin. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
ORTHOPEDIC TECH
Job description of position: Assists in traction application, casting, splinting and removal of same under the direction of the Orthopedic M.D.s. Tracks and charges for inventory as well.
Level of education required: High School diploma or GED.
Type of work experience needed: minimum of 1 year work experience.
Required skills/knowledge: Certified Orthopedic Technician
CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC TECH
PEDS
