Therapy - PT

Staff Physical Therapist

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents. The therapist communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members. Documentation of services is maintained in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Evaluates residents to determine physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential. Develops, implements, and updates individualized treatment plans. Aims to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assists the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care activities. Communicates regularly with interdisciplinary team members regarding progress and discharge planning. Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed. Provides in-services on training programs for other staff as required. Completes timely, accurate, and compliant documentation. Maintains a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Educates residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and safety techniques. Recommends and facilitates the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment. Maintains confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information. Reports any problems with department equipment for maintenance. Contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, and staff. Supervises PT assistants, aides, and students. The position requires the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally. May require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed. Requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues is essential for safe resident care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.