Physical Therapist

Canyon View Care Center•Palisade, CO

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients, and team members. The role includes maintaining documentation of services in the medical record and conducting ongoing in-services and training on restorative techniques for patients, clients, and team members. All duties must be completed in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements, and Company policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist also supervises Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care and patient-related activities, consistent with the plan of care, state practice act, and reimbursement regulations. The position emphasizes high-quality, person-centered care delivered with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university.
Valid state license or eligibility to obtain a license in the state where services are provided.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Commitment to consistently delivering high-quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
Ability to represent the Company ethically and professionally and maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients.
Communicate with patients, clients, and team members.
Maintain documentation of services in the medical record.
Conduct ongoing in-services and training on restorative techniques for patients, clients, and team members.
Complete duties in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements, and Company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to the Company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
Model a positive and professional image that encourages cooperation with co-workers.
Assist co-workers and promote teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Ensure residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and that their rights are protected.
Respect residents' personal and property rights, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
Comply with Company and departmental policies and procedures.
Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care and patient-related activities according to the plan of care, state practice act, and reimbursement regulations.