Physical Therapist - PRN

PACS

1d•$45 - $65

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 supervises PT assistants, aides, and students and contributes to the facility’s rehabilitation and quality improvement programs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and an active state license in good standing, including continuing education required by state practice rules. A master’s or doctorate degree is preferred. The therapist must be proficient in computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

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

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 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 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 training-program in-services for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation under 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 programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
Report department equipment problems to support proper maintenance.
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.