About The Position
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. The role also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The therapist develops and updates individualized treatment plans, supports resident mobility and independence, supervises PT assistants and related personnel, and contributes to facility rehabilitation and quality-improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
- Proficient in computer skills, including entering data into Net Health 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 fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
- CPR certification if required by licensure.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and lifting or exerting force to move residents or equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy.
- Additional certification as appropriate per facility.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents’ physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
- Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
- Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance-improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Supervise PT assistants, aides, and students.
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