Therapy - PT

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist partners with residents and other care providers to provide physical therapy services to maximize residents' functional abilities and independence in their activities of daily living. Supports and promotes the mission and values of the organization. Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications. Evaluates residents per department protocols and establishes a therapeutic plan of care which includes functional long- and short-term goals, frequency and duration of services, and therapeutic modalities to be used. Seeks input from the resident and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care. Incorporates this information into the therapy goals. Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding the plan of care and discharge needs of the resident. Attends all pertinent team meetings. Monitors and evaluates the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program toward the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care. Modifies the treatment plan as necessary. Documents in the Electronic Medical Record all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with the resident per department procedures. Ensures that the documentation is accessible to others on the care team including ensuring language that can be easily understood. Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices for the resident, ensuring that instruction has been given in their use. Provides appropriate education to the resident and/or caregiver. Documents the results of teaching. Refers residents appropriately to Physical Therapist Assistant. Works collaboratively to ensure good resident care with other therapy professionals. Understands and complies with reimbursement regulations. Documents resident care to meet Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement requirements. Provides in-service education regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments while maintaining current clinical skills and knowledge through learning activities. Actively assists with the development of new programs and services offered from Rehabilitation. Maintains awareness of professional issues through membership in professional organizations and reading professional publications. Brings pertinent matters to the attention of others on staff. Supervises the activities of assistant-level staff when appropriate, considering their level of education and training. Ensures adherence to all state mandates and professional organizations' standards for using assistant-level staff. Brings performance issues to the attention of the Director. Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring the completion of the departmental orientation checklist and basic competencies. Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all infection control procedures. Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies while completing annual compliance courses on time. Performs other duties as consistent with this role.