Physical Therapist - Prn

FAHRNEY KEEDY
PRN Physical Therapist
$55.00 an hour, plus applicable shift differentials

Boonsboro - Hagerstown

* Possible shifts available at our sister facility, Coffman Nursing Home.

THIS IS A PRN POSITION!

• Provide practical established Physical Therapy skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy’s policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, treat and supervise the administration of physical therapy treatment and services to residents receiving rehabilitation services with a prescription from a physician, podiatrist, dentist or chiropractor.
• Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.

As a Physical Therapist (PT), you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is “at will”. Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively information) which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy.

This information is company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Keeps call buttons within easy reach of each resident.
• Immediately notifies the Director of Therapy or Director of Nursing of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Keeps excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Stores in designated areas.
• Cleans, disinfects, and returns all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Therapy immediately.
• Reports all safety violations.
• Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Therapy or the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Follows established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies.
• Safely uses only the equipment you have been trained to use.
• Reports defective equipment to the Director of Therapy.
• Practices appropriate handwashing and use of hand sanitizer at all times.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Works throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
• Subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV, Hep. B, etc.
• Attends and participates in educational programs.
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