Physical Therapist (PT)

Advanced Health Care of St. George•St. George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides rehabilitation services to residents, focusing on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing quality of life. The role involves assessing residents, creating and delivering individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, documenting services, and coordinating care with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals. The position works in a medical setting and requires regular direct interaction with residents. The posting lists a schedule of full-time, weekdays, eight-hour shifts, while the job type is listed as part-time.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, including the ability to evaluate and treat a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses.
Ability to build rapport with residents in a compassionate and caring manner.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate with residents, families, and team members.
Commitment to high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift therapy equipment, and assist residents.
Manual dexterity and coordination for therapeutic exercises, therapy tools, and assessments.
Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning.
Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe resident movement and communicate effectively.
Stamina and physical resilience to provide therapy to multiple residents throughout the day.
Ability to comply with infection control protocols and safety precautions.
Flexibility to adapt to environmental conditions and residents’ varying physical needs.
Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the department supervisor or manager’s schedule.
Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to repeatedly or continuously use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body without fatigue.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice.
Provide therapeutic interventions and one-on-one physical therapy to address impairments, improve independence, and promote safe mobility.
Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans to support rehabilitation goals.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other team members.
Educate residents and families about exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens.
Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other physical therapy services in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training.
Support a positive work environment through professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.