PRN Physical Therapist

PACS

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, determines their physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential, and develops individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. The therapist communicates with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members about progress, goals, and discharge planning. The role also includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, aides, and students; training facility staff; and supporting the facility’s rehabilitation and quality improvement programs. The Physical Therapist maintains timely, accurate, and compliant medical-record documentation, protects resident and company confidentiality, and follows infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. The therapist educates residents, families, and caregivers on treatment and maintenance programs, home exercises, safety, fall prevention, and recommended durable medical equipment. The position requires a state Physical Therapist license in good standing and continuing education as required by state practice standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state, with a license maintained in good standing.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice standards.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and safely moving residents or equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively by talking and hearing, and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy.
Additional certification as appropriate for the facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities, following the state practice act.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
Report department equipment problems to ensure equipment is maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.