Physical Therapist

Duties and ResponsibilitiesMobile Wound Care Specialist – Physical Therapist (PT)Position SummaryThe Mobile Wound Care Specialist – PT provides specialized wound care support across assigned skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living facilities. This position works collaboratively with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, wound care providers, and facility leadership to support the assessment, treatment, prevention, and management of wounds within the PT's scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.The Mobile Wound Care Specialist is responsible for providing consistent, high-quality wound care services across multiple locations while promoting evidence-based practices, positive clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Essential ResponsibilitiesWound Care & Clinical ServicesProvide wound care interventions within the PT's legal and professional scope of practiceAssist with implementation of individualized wound care treatment plans established by qualified healthcare professionals.Perform wound-related treatments and interventions for appropriate residents based on orders, the plan of care, facility policy, and scope of practice.Monitor wound characteristics including size, drainage, tissue appearance, odor, periwound condition, and changes in skin integrity.Accurately document wound status, interventions provided, resident response, and progress toward established goals.Utilize approved wound care modalities and technologies as trained, authorized, and permitted by applicable regulations.Identify changes in wound condition and promptly communicate concerns or significant changes to, nursing staff, physician, or other appropriate provider.Assist with pressure injury prevention and skin integrity programs.Promote positioning, mobility, offloading, pressure redistribution, and other therapeutic strategies that support wound healing and prevention.Mobile/Regional ResponsibilitiesTravel between assigned facilities to provide wound care services and clinical support.Maintain an organized schedule and prioritize resident needs based on clinical urgency and facility requirements.Establish effective working relationships with therapy and nursing teams at each assigned location.Provide support to facilities experiencing increased wound care needs, staffing challenges, or complex wound populations.Assist with implementation and standardization of wound care practices across assigned facilities.Communicate effectively with facility leadership and regional therapy leadership regarding wound care needs, trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.Interdisciplinary CollaborationCollaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, wound care providers, dietitians, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.Participate in wound rounds, care conferences, and other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff regarding skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, positioning, mobility, and wound care strategies within the PT's scope.Promote continuity of care by ensuring appropriate communication during transitions between therapy, nursing, medical providers, and other disciplines.Documentation & ComplianceComplete all required documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy, payer requirements, facility procedures, and applicable regulations.Maintain appropriate records related to wound assessments, treatments, resident response, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.Follow all applicable federal, state, professional, facility, and organizational requirements related to wound care and PT practice.Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.Demonstrate appropriate understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other applicable payer requirements.Maintain competency in all assigned wound care modalities and procedures.Quality Improvement & EducationIdentify trends in wound development, healing, recurrence, and prevention and communicate findings to appropriate leadership.Assist facilities with quality improvement initiatives related to wounds, pressure injuries, falls, mobility, positioning, and skin integrity.Provide education and mentorship to therapy and facility staff regarding appropriate wound prevention and treatment strategies within the PT's scope.Participate in ongoing education to maintain current knowledge of wound care practices, evidence-based interventions, and regulatory requirements.Support company initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes, resident experience, and quality of care.EducationMust possess, as a minimum, a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.Physical and Sensory Requirements(With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation)Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination. Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Guidelines for Nursing Homes Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Threshold Limit Values for Lifting the Facility has identified that this job may require the lifting of residents, equipment, or other objects. Accordingly, this job may require a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.PreferredWound care certification or specialized wound care training.Experience treating complex wounds in a skilled nursing or long-term care population.Experience with wound care modalities and advanced wound management technologies.Experience providing staff education or clinical training.Experience working in a mobile, regional, or multi-facility clinical role.Specific RequirementsMust possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion. Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy procedures. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the physical therapy service. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.#LIONSTONE123People-Centered Rewards:Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision401k with company matchEarly Pay via Tapcheck!Employee Perks & Discount programPTO + Company Holidays + Floating HolidaysReferral Bonus ProgramMentorship ProgramsInternal/Upskilling Growth OpportunitiesContinued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp #J-18808-Ljbffr Lionstone Therapy