Senior Living Lead Physical Therapist

LHC Group • Bessemer, AL

127d

About The Position

The Senior Living Lead Physical Therapist is responsible for the day-to-day clinical care of patients on Senior Living, HH, and Outpatient Services. Process orders and attend clinical meetings within the facility. Responsible for operationalizing all components of the SL plan in their facility/facilities. Reports to SLD for all operational, growth, quality and compliance matters in their facility/facilities.

Requirements

• Must be a currently licensed Physical Therapist.
• Recent graduates who have applied for the registration exam may be considered for provisional appointment.
• CPR certification.
• Current Physical Therapy License in state of practice.
• Membership or certification in national association (as applicable).
• Must be willing to accept management duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Documents all Outpatient and HH visit types per company standards.
• Timely initiation of care for Outpatient and HH SOC.
• Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy.
• Identifies patient and family education needs.
• Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient.
• Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.
• Processes and secures physician orders.
• Aware of financial situation and plans care appropriately.
• Ensures patient is aware of home/work place accessibility.
• Designs a home exercise program to address all pre-existing problems.
• Makes all appropriate referrals at D/C.
• Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team.
• Actively participates in Department Team meetings.
• Conducts in services for other staff members as needed or identified.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed.
• Participates in student supervision as indicated.
• Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed.
• Ensures all therapists perform treatments and documentation that meet all company standards.
• Attends Team Conference weekly and functions as an active participant of the ID team.
• Proficient in Wound care as allowed by state practice acts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree