Physical Therapist

St Mary's Health System • Lewiston, ME

73d • $35 - $52

About The Position

The Physical Therapist partners with residents and other care providers to provide physical therapy services to maximize residents' functional abilities and independence in their activities of daily living.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters or Doctorate preferred.
• Active license as a PT in the applicable State of work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Analytical, able to make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time management and documentation skills.
• Compassionate and resident-centered care approach.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.
• Evaluates residents per department protocols and establishes a therapeutic plan of care which includes functional long- and short-term goals, frequency and duration of services, and therapeutic modalities to be used.
• Seeks input from the resident and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care and incorporates this information into the therapy goals.
• Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding the plan of care and discharge needs of the resident.
• Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the resident per department procedures.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices to the resident ensuring that instruction has been given in their use.
• Provides appropriate education to the resident and/or caregiver and documents the results of teaching.
• Refers residents appropriately to Physical Therapist Assistant and works collaboratively to ensure good resident care with other therapy professionals.
• Understands and complies with Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Provides in-service education regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments.
• Actively assists with the development of new programs and services offered from Rehabilitation.
• Maintains awareness of professional issues through membership in professional organizations and reading professional publications.
• Supervises the activities of the assistant-level staff when appropriate.
• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation.
• Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Performs other duties as consistent with this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $35.10 - $52.65.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees