PT- Physical Therapist-On Call

PACS

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral. If an evaluation cannot be completed within that timeframe, the reason for the delay must be documented in the medical record. The therapist develops effective treatment plans, obtains approval from the referring physician, and provides treatment according to the physician’s plan. The role also supports restorative care, supervises PT assistants, aides, and students, and works with patients, families, nursing staff, and other members of the care team. The position requires documentation of evaluations, treatment notes, progress, recertifications, and treatment changes in accordance with state practice requirements, facility policies, and payer requirements. The therapist participates in care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings, staff training, discharge planning, and caregiver education. The therapist also recommends and facilitates ordering durable medical equipment to support patients’ mobility and independence, and reports equipment problems so it can be kept in working order. A bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required; graduates of a master’s or doctoral program are preferred. The therapist must be licensed in the state, maintain the license in good standing, and meet continuing education requirements. The role requires computer proficiency, including data entry into systems such as Casamba and Point Click Care, as well as communication, reading comprehension, mathematical, and practical problem-solving skills. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise. The essential functions involve frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, and tasting or smelling; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and exertion of significant force to move objects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board and meet continuing education requirements.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba 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 mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions described, including frequent standing or walking and exertion of force to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctoral program in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients within 24 hours or one business day of physician referral, documenting reasons for any delay.
Develop treatment plans and obtain approval for services from the referring physician.
Treat patients according to the physician’s treatment plan.
Assist nursing staff with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans to the supervisor and other health team members.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in-service training for facility staff.
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and treatment changes in accordance with applicable requirements and policies.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support patient mobility and independence.
Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
Supervise PT assistants, aides, and students.