Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Exceptional Care and Rehab • Covington, KY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Rehab Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate PRN Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care to residents at the St. Charles facility in Covington, Kentucky. The therapist will help residents improve their quality of life and achieve their potential while working with a supportive interdisciplinary team in a community-centered environment.

The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, interprets referrals, establishes and revises plans of care, and ensures appropriate treatment. The role also includes direct supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and indirect supervision of other assistants whose duties relate to resident care. The PT delegates treatment appropriately, remains accessible to PTAs during treatment, provides required supervision, and coordinates discharge planning with the PTA.

Requirements

• Be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state where the facility is located.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for helping others thrive.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience.
• EMR experience.
• Experience in an assisted living facility (ALF) setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to residents to help improve their quality of life.
• Work with a diverse range of rehabilitation patients and needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Perform initial resident examinations and evaluations, interpret referrals, and create and revise plans of care.
• Apply appropriate precautions and contraindications to physical therapy procedures and modalities.
• Directly supervise PTAs, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Indirectly supervise nurses, program and activity staff, and other assistants as their job functions relate to resident care.
• Delegate appropriate portions of treatment plans to PTAs based on their education, training, and experience.
• Remain accessible to PTAs by telecommunication while they treat residents for whom the PT is the therapist of record.
• Provide PTA supervision, conferences, and visits as required by the State Practice Act and as needed or requested.
• Coordinate discharge plans and decisions with the PTA.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and pay.
• Flexible PRN hours.
• Supportive management.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on residents' lives.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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