Physical Therapist

Genesis Healthcare System•Zanesville, OH

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides treatment for patients referred to the service. The role provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms. Employees are expected to support Genesis HealthCare System’s mission and values, regard themselves as owners of Genesis, and keep patients at the center of their work. The position requires patient assessment, treatment planning, supervision of appropriate assistant activities, timely care and documentation, and accurate submission of patient charges. The therapist may be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, scope of practice, and departmental needs, and may assist with orientation of new staff or students. The role includes patient-centered communication and care, maintaining patient privacy and a safe, clean, quiet environment, and following patient and employee safety practices. Physical requirements include handling patients weighing at least 50 pounds, observing and interpreting patient responses, and potentially traveling to other locations. HomeCare duties may include driving between sites and dealing with aggressive patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Current Ohio Physical Therapist license.
At least one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting, such as Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and/or Behavioral Health.
Attention to detail.
Ability to assess situational needs and solve problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients weighing at least 50 pounds to administer therapy.
Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress.
Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to hospital or HomeCare staff.
Willingness to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
HomeCare requirement: valid driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance.
HomeCare requirement: ability to deal with aggressive patients, physically and verbally.
HomeCare requirement: ability to walk on uneven terrain, drive an automobile, and travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

Collect and interpret diagnostic data and its clinical relevance, taking into account the patient’s current presentation and medical or clinical history.
Assess patients and develop treatment plans and patient-specific goals.
Supervise and appropriately direct patient treatment activities performed by Assistants.
Initiate patient care in a reasonable and timely manner and follow departmental treatment-schedule guidelines.
Complete accurate, complete, timely, legible documentation consistent with department policies and regulatory requirements.
Accurately capture and submit patient charges within 24 hours of treatment.
Complete applicable program specialist competencies and checklists, including annual and age-specific competencies as appropriate to the position.
Be willing and able to cross-train as appropriate to credentials, licensure, scope of practice, and departmental needs.
Assist with orientation of new staff and/or students.
Perform other functions as assigned.
Treat patients, coworkers, visitors, and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy, and respect.
Communicate effectively, share pertinent information, ask for feedback, and respond to requests in a timely manner.
Maintain patient dignity and privacy and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
Promote a safe, clean, and quiet environment and follow safe patient- and materials-handling practices, infectious-disease precautions, and fall-prevention practices.
Be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required, and periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.
Travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, or other locations as required.