PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Full Time

Physical Therapist

Provide practical established Physical Therapy skills to residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.

Evaluate, treat and supervise the administration of physical therapy treatment and services to residents receiving rehabilitation services with a prescription from a physician, podiatrist, dentist or chiropractor.

Provide strong verbal and written communication skills with residents, family members, visitors, staff, etc.

Administers therapy screenings, evaluations, and treatments according to your scope of practice to residents.

Determines and recommends physical therapy services in accordance with resident care plan of physician who is responsible for general direction and care of resident.

Obtains informed consent from the resident and/or POA.

Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures.

Renders initial evaluation on newly referred residents with ongoing physical treatment programs for residents as indicated, re-evaluations as indicated, guidance and counseling of residents, family and/or caretakers regarding the needs of Physical Therapy.

Participates in development, coordination and implementation of resident care and discharge plans.

Evaluates resident's progress periodically and discharge from PT services as indicated.

Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.

Completes and submits evaluation by end-of-treatment day which summarizes the nature of the resident's needs specifically the physical therapy treatment plan including appropriate medical and treatment diagnosis, short- and long-term goals, prognosis, results of evaluation, resident goals and discharge planning.

Completes weekly clinical progress notes, daily treatment encounter notes, rehab. discharge programs for each resident via Optima.

Treats residents with the most current techniques following appropriate physician orders and ethical standards to PT treatments according to State Practice Act.

Cooperates with inter-departmental staff as well as other facility staff to ensure that therapy services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Reports all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately.

Notifies the facility when you will be late or absent from work at least two hours prior to your shift start time.

Reports work-related injuries or illnesses and/or occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the supervisor.

Adheres to the minimum weekly productivity standard of 85%.

Follows other delegated tasks as outlined on the Physical Therapist Task List.

Supervises the PTA as applicable based upon State Practice Act guidelines.

Agrees not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly reports suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.

Agrees not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly reports suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the supervisor.

Reports any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility's information system to the supervisor.

Ensures that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Keeps call buttons within easy reach of each resident.

Immediately notifies the Director of Therapy or Director of Nursing of any resident leaving/missing from the facility.

Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Keeps excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Stores in designated areas.

Cleans, disinfects, and returns all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.

Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Director of Therapy immediately.

Reports all safety violations.

Reports any communicable or infectious disease to the Director of Therapy or the Infection Control Coordinator.

Follows established isolation precautions and procedures.

Wears and/or uses safety equipment and supplies.

Safely uses only the equipment you have been trained to use.

Reports defective equipment to the Director of Therapy.

Practices appropriate handwashing and use of hand sanitizer at all times.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Ensure that you treat all residents fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.

Knock and wait for permission to enter all residents' rooms.

Report all grievances and complaints made by the residents to the Delegating RN.

Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Fahrney-Keedy Abuse Coordinator.

Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Report such requests to your Supervisor.

Maintain current licensure.

Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Attend continuing education as required by law for maintaining all applicable licensure.

Participate in program development, in-service training and educational programs as related to Physical Therapy.

Provide education to Rehab. Department following CEU event.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

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