Physical Therapist

Job SummaryPhysical Therapist License Applicant (“PTLA”) to provide quality care to the residents. Under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the PTLA evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with their families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient’s medical records. Physical therapy services include treatment planning & implementation, discharge planning, testing patients’ physical abilities, analyzing rehabilitation goals, and consulting with the rehab team and other health team members to coordinate the most effective treatment program.Responsibilities and DutiesEssential Responsibilities and ExpectationsUnder the supervision of a licensed physical therapist:Evaluate patients promptly, and per facility policies and expectations, upon receiving physician referral for treatmentDevelop effective treatment plansObtain approval for services from referring physicianTreat patients according to treatment plan approved by physicianCommunicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and prognosisRecord evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress report to the physician, recertifications, and discharge summaries per Company and facility policy and procedure.Complete all required documentation from your daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the facilityEducate patient families and facility nursing staff in treatment and any applicable maintenance programsParticipate in discharge planningSecure necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes elevated toilet seats, and grab bars) for patients to facilitate independent mobilitySubmit all billing logs and necessary information on a timely basisReport any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediatelyComply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelinesComply with Company and facility rules, policies and proceduresComply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and proceduresReport to work regularly and on-timeAdditional Responsibilities and ExpectationsUnder the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including:Supervising students during the internshipProviding clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programsInforming student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, andCompleting any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic programAssume other duties as assignedPhysical and Mental RequirementsThese physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.Ability to travel, as requiredSee projects through to completionAbility to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plansAbility to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shiftVisual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functionsAbility to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipmentQualifications and SkillsTo perform the job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.RequiredValid and current License, Health Examination, TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray, CPR according to the Credential requirement in the Employee Handbook.Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful mannerAbility to manage time efficientlyResourceful, problem-solving attitudeProactive attitude and work-styleAbility to exhibit a high level of confidentialityA customer-service focused attitudePreferredNatural interpersonal and communication skillsStrong detail-oriented and resourceful mindsetAble to work well in a diverse environmentAccept and act upon constructive feedbackWorkplace EnvironmentThe job will primarily be working in a skilled nursing facility. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no unusual exposures, but safety precautions must be taken at all times.Salary Range: $40.00 to $45.00DisclaimerThis job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr