Physical Therapist (PT)

Advanced Health Care of Las Vegas•Las Vegas, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides high-quality rehabilitation services to residents, focusing on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing quality of life. The role includes assessing residents, planning and delivering individualized treatment, monitoring progress, coordinating care with other professionals, educating residents and families, and documenting services in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. The position is full-time, scheduled on weekdays during day shifts, and is performed in a medical setting with direct resident care.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, including proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses.
Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
Ability to work directly with residents in a medical setting.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift therapy equipment, and assist residents frequently.
Manual dexterity and coordination for therapeutic exercises, manipulating therapy tools, and conducting assessments.
Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed.
Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively.
Stamina and physical resilience to provide therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day.
Compliance with infection-control protocols and safety precautions.
Flexibility to adapt to environmental conditions and residents with diverse mobility and functional abilities.
Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following training and protocols.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatiguing.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents’ physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.
Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.
Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other team members to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
Educate residents and their families about exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support rehabilitation and prevent re-injury.
Document physical therapy services, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions.
Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.