Physical Therapist at Summer Place

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Beaumont, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Care at Summer Place is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment programs in collaboration with physicians, then provides physical therapy treatments. The role includes administering complex active and passive therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massages, and other modalities; instructing, motivating, and assisting patients and caregivers in improving activities of daily living; and supervising and directing Physical Therapy Assistants when assigned. The Physical Therapist establishes, implements, and evaluates treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in conjunction with physicians, revising them as patient status changes. The role provides direct patient care, coordinates services with other healthcare providers, communicates with clinicians and other disciplines, and participates in patient care conferences as applicable. The position also includes team and administrative responsibilities such as attending meetings and in-services, maintaining accurate coding and required productivity, educating patients and families, and supporting departmental efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist in the state of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform one-person transfers in routine and emergency situations, and reposition a bedbound patient alone.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Establish, implement, and evaluate Physical Therapy treatment programs, plans of care, goals, and discharge plans in conjunction with the physician.
Revise treatment plans and goals based on changes in patient status.
Provide direct patient care to ensure the effectiveness of Physical Therapy programs.
Apply prescribed heat, light, water, and electrical treatments or modalities, using available equipment and demonstrated competency.
Prioritize and plan treatment and travel times to maximize efficiency while meeting patient needs.
Carry out orders professionally and in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights, and applicable state and federal codes and regulations.
Facilitate communication among clinicians and coordinate the Physical Therapy program with other healthcare providers and disciplines.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient care conferences as applicable and maintain communication with disciplines involved in each patient's plan of care.
Provide client and family education as appropriate and conduct in-services as requested.
Use correct coding for services provided and maintain patient loads and productivity in accordance with company standards.
Maintain proper attendance and punctuality; attend and participate in staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively, and organize workload to complete responsibilities appropriately and on time.
Observe infection-control practices and standard precautions.
Treat employees, patients, and business partners respectfully; support teamwork, collaboration, and diversity.
Respond to management and administration requests for information and assistance in a timely, courteous manner.
Directly supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.