Physical Therapist

Vierra Communities

16h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team! Join Our Therapy team in a newly renovated bright, state-of-the-art therapy suite! Come work in a therapy department designed for both patient healing and provider well-being. Our facility features a bright and airy open-concept therapy floor to keep your energy high throughout the day. You’ll have the space and the light you need to focus on what matters most: helping our residents regain their independence. Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, St. Elizabeth is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing in-house Physical Therapy team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Requirements

License to practice Physical Therapy within the state
Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist
Must pass a criminal background check
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred

Responsibilities

Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; complying with Minimum Data Set procedures; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
Documents result of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patients
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
Participates in discharge planning.
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned and per JD.
Must be able to write, read and speak English.