Physical Therapist (PT)

Ft. Worth•Fort Worth, TX

23h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides direct rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves carrying out and adjusting physical therapy treatment plans, establishing measurable and functional goals, and overseeing and evaluating care provided by PTAs, rehab aides, and PT and PTA students. The therapist documents care accurately and promptly, works productively with an interdisciplinary team, and provides a positive patient experience. The position is at Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, a skilled nursing facility offering inpatient and outpatient therapy services. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires; the stated full-time compensation range is $42 to $52, with no pay period specified.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a BSPT, MSPT, or DPT; graduates from 2003 or later must have an MSPT or DPT.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
Follow physical therapy treatment plans and establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
Oversee and evaluate care provided by PTAs, rehab aides, and PT and PTA students.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner, and use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with evacuation of patients.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Demonstrate good body mechanics and use reasoning skills and judgment when making independent decisions as circumstances warrant.