Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Jerome Home has an immediate opening for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our team for short-term rehab and caring for our long-term residents. The position offers competitive salary and flexible schedule.

Jerome Home is a 120 bed Long Term Care Facility in New Britain, CT. Established under the will executed by Augustus Jerome, Jerome Home is a privately-owned, not-for-profit organization. We are a progressive nursing center with a stable, highly competent and caring staff. Established in 1932, our multi levels include, RCH and SNF including short-term rehab and hospice.

The primary purpose of your job position is to:

• Plan, organize, develop and direct Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Rehab Program Manager to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
• Interpret physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, resident, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
• Review request for physical therapy and Physicians’ orders.
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy.

The successful candidate

• Must possess a valid RPT from an accredited college or university.
• Must have experience as a PT in a hospital, SNF or other related medical facility.
• Must have ability to work with our old population.

If this sounds like a position you would be interested in, please click the link and complete an on-line application.