Physical Therapist - Full-time/Part-time

Bellingham South of Cascadia LLC•Bellingham, WA

22h•$53 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join their rehabilitation team. In this role, you will help residents restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and regain independence, making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people served. This position is available as either a full-time or part-time role, offering a flexible schedule to fit your life, and is part of a collaborative, resident-focused clinical team in the Bellingham community.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment
Current CPR certification
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Working knowledge of HIPAA
General understanding of managed care
Familiarity with state and federal rules governing therapy delivery and documentation in skilled nursing facilities

Nice To Haves

Six months of long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and administer treatment plans with specific therapy goals based on each patient's capacity and tolerance, under physician direction
Assess patient needs; plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet physical therapy goals
Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
Set realistic, achievable goals for patients/residents
Document and record patient/resident condition and progress per state and federal regulations
Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods
Oversee screening of all residents to optimize functionality and skills
Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family, and care team
Maintain punctual, regular attendance for assigned shifts
Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs working in the facility
Other duties as assigned