Physical Therapist

LionStone Healthcare•Colerain Township, OH

2d•$50 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs physical therapy services and programs in accordance with rules and regulations governing nursing care facilities. The role coordinates with related departments, maintains therapy standards and policies, participates in resident assessments and care planning, and maintains accurate treatment records, orders, notes, and billing. The therapist works with facility consultants on equipment needs and supervises physical therapy assistants in accordance with state and board policies. Telehealth services may be provided as required for compliance. The therapist reviews service requests and physician orders, assesses residents’ treatment needs, selects appropriate therapeutic activities, prepares residents and equipment, administers and supervises treatment, and adjusts treatment recommendations as indicated. Services may take place in therapy areas or residents’ rooms. The therapist documents care and resident responses, supports resident participation in treatment decisions, and reports medical concerns or condition changes to nursing and therapy supervisors. The role also includes staff education, continuing education, safety and infection-control practices, equipment and supply management, compliance with HIPAA and resident rights, and maintaining a clean and safe therapy area. Work takes place in office areas, therapy rooms, and resident rooms, and involves communication with residents, families, medical and nursing staff, department directors, visitors, and others. The position may require periodically lifting, carrying, or supporting residents or objects weighing 5 to 45 pounds.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make timely independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of physical therapy procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret physical therapy programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to maintain supplies and equipment and the appearance of therapy areas.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing therapy services.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet facility general health requirements, which may include a medical and physical examination.
Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds periodically or as needed, and to lift, carry, or support residents.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct physical therapy services, programs, and activities in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines.
Coordinate therapy planning with staff from related departments and maintain therapy standards, methods, policies, procedures, manuals, and job descriptions.
Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, care-plan development and implementation, and quarterly reviews as needed.
Maintain treatment records, resident files, progress notes, medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
Ensure therapy billing is accurately coded and complete billing and daily notes on the date of service.
Write orders for physical therapy services in the electronic medical chart and report questions or concerns to the Director of Rehabilitation.
Supervise physical therapy assistants in accordance with state and board policies and review their treatment and documentation.
Provide therapy services via Telehealth when required to maintain compliance.
Review physical therapy requests and physician orders; interview residents to determine treatment needs and schedule therapy as ordered.
Select appropriate therapeutic activities and exercises based on residents’ medical and social histories.
Prepare residents and equipment, explain procedures, instruct and supervise residents during treatment, and provide therapy in residents’ rooms when necessary.
Assist residents with transportation to and from therapy areas and with ambulatory training as needed.
Recommend treatment modifications and ensure therapist notes describe care provided and residents’ responses.
Participate in in-service education, on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, and facility training programs.
Follow departmental safety, dress, infection-control, and universal-precaution procedures; use protective equipment when appropriate.
Maintain a clean and safe therapy area and report hazardous conditions, equipment concerns, and supply needs.
Provide and operate therapy equipment safely and efficiently, minimizing waste and supporting desired treatment outcomes.
Honor residents’ treatment refusals and participation in treatment decisions; explain consequences of declining prescribed therapy and document accordingly.
Report resident complaints, grievances, medical concerns, and condition changes to the appropriate supervisor or nurse.
Adhere to HIPAA requirements and communicate with residents, families, staff, and other departments regarding therapy needs.