Physical Therapist (PT)

Wesley Enhanced Living•Marple Township, PA

19d

About The Position

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area! Hiring Immediately! The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents through providing excellence and innovation in aging services. As part of the interdisciplinary team the PT promotes and maintains the functional performance, physical mobility and well being of the residents through the implementation of physical therapy services. The PT develops and implements services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents suffering from injuries, aging or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. The PT directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The PT demonstrates ability to adapt examination techniques and treatment plans according to the needs of the resident. Demonstrates optimal case management of residents. Follows regulations, standards and proper procedures for documentation. Assumes a caseload appropriate to area. Follows proper procedures for billing. Follows proper procedures for insurance benefits. Seeks opportunities to enhance the services of the Rehab department.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting. Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants.
Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Must be a Physical Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.
Must have current unrestricted licensed as required in the state of Pennsylvania. Must be registered with the American Physical Therapy Certification Board.

Responsibilities

Develop, establish goals, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate individualized Physical therapy treatment plans for WEL Residents at multiple sites.
Performs appropriate evaluations and treatment to residents including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises to improve residents ability.
Use discharge planning skills to promote independence and maximize function .
Demonstrates PT knowledge, skill and ability when developing systems, for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing PT programs that ensure safe and efficient and therapeutically effective rehabilitation.
Instructs resident, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the PT program.
Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop activities consistent with each resident’s needs and capabilities.
Complies with federal, state regulations and accreditation standards related to long-term care with regard to rehabilitation services.
Documents daily treatments/evaluations and services provided. Maintains weekly progress notes and clinical documentation in resident medical record. Completes necessary rehab section of Minimum Data Set (MDS) within required time frame.
Submits monthly billing data to Finance Department.
Represent PT at required meetings on resident care, staffing and other subjects, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Promotes effective and positive working relationships among rehab staff, residents and other WEL departments.
Supervises and directs Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides.
Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies.
Maintain confidentiality relative to resident care and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations
Communicates essential information to the interdisciplinary team in regard to resident care and progress
Performs other duties as required.