Physical Therapist - Part-Time

PACS

15d

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains service documentation in medical records. The therapist also conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. This part-time role supervises PT assistants, aides, and students and contributes to the facility’s rehabilitation program and quality initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Proficient 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 mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe resident-handling practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a master’s or doctoral program in Physical Therapy.
Additional certification as appropriate for the 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 staff in-services and training programs 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 on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence, such as splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
Report department equipment problems to ensure 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.