Physical Therapist

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. Part Time or PRN About NeuroRestorative Our Reno location is a 36 bed neuro-rehab skilled nursing facility. We provide care to pediatric and adult patients, ranging from long term skilled nursing needs to short term rehabilitation stays. Summary Provides medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for pediatric and adult patients suffering from injuries, deconditioning, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Essential Job Functions Evaluates program participants through appropriate evaluation procedures and develops written treatment programs for each participant. Administers appropriate treatment programs and communicates program participant needs to appropriate staff. Provides needed re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary. Maintains timely and appropriate program participant/administrative and department documentation. Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality. Attends programmatic meetings on request for team reports, policy setting, exchange of information, etc.; attends other appropriate meetings/conferences as needed. Attends clinical meetings to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant treatment programs. Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s). Communicates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy program. Plans and implements in-service programs for staff and other groups as requested/assigned by supervisor. Participates in orientation programs for new staff, program participants, and PT/PTA students. Writes service summaries as requested by case manager/program director and maintains daily billing summaries and turns them into the appropriate staff. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Disciplines specific supervision of PTAs and Interns as required. Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy DPT One year’s experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations State licensure in physical therapy. Other Skills And Abilities N/A Other Requirements Travel as needed Physical Requirements Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Americans With Disabilities Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita