Physical Therapist

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider 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 of care 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 to 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 Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Documents resident care appropriately with attention to Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and other reimbursement requirements.
• Provides in-service education regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments and maintains 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. Bring pertinent matters to the attention of others on staff.
• Supervises the activities of the 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. Bring performance issues to the attention of the Director.
• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation, ensuring that the department orientation checklist and basic competencies are completed per departmental procedure.
• Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all system and department infection control procedures.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements:

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Responsible, supportive team player
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Analytical, able to make sound decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and documentation skills
• Compassionate and resident-centered care approach
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. Masters or Doctorate preferred.
• Active license as a PT in the applicable State of work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involve a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Above 50 pounds requires a 2 person lift.
• Lifting/carrying frequently up to 20 pounds.
• Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care.
• Americans with Disabilities Statement: Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.