Physical Therapist - H - PT

PACS•El Cajon, CA

1d•$55 - $60

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other members of the health team, and documents services in medical records. The role also provides ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The therapist develops and updates individualized treatment plans, supports resident mobility and functional independence, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and other assigned personnel, and contributes to care planning, rehabilitation program development, and quality improvement. The position requires maintaining a safe treatment environment and educating residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, exercise and maintenance programs, safety, and fall prevention.

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 with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
Able to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Able to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Able to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Maintain additional certification as appropriate for the facility.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and various movements, and lifting or exertion to move residents or equipment.
Able to communicate effectively, perceive environmental cues, and assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident handling practices.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents’ physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential according to 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-service training programs for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to 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 and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support resident mobility and independence, such as splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report department equipment problems so equipment remains in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervise PT assistants, aides, and students.