Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist, DPT

Stonebrook Healthcare Center is a 5-star skilled nursing facility looking for a Physical Therapist, DPT, to join our in-house therapy department.

We offer reasonable and achievable productivity standards, flexible work hours, and a positive and cohesive therapy team.

• Reasonable and achievable productivity standards: We want you to be successful, so we set realistic expectations for our therapists.

• Flexible work hours: We understand that you have a life outside of work, so we offer flexible work hours that fit your schedule.

• Privately owned SNF: We are a privately owned SNF, which means we have more control over our policies and procedures. This allows us to create a more positive and supportive work environment for our therapists.

• Optima software with laptops: We use the latest technology to provide our patients with the best possible care. You will have your own laptop and access to Optima software, which will make your job easier.

• Easy going Administrator, DON and staff: Our administrator, DON, and staff are all easygoing and supportive. We create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued.

• Energetic rehab team with very positive attitude: Our rehab team is energetic and passionate about their work. We are always looking for ways to improve our care and make a difference in our patients' lives.

As an in-house rehab team member, you will be an employee of the facility and as such, you will be able to attend all facility events, trainings and any other unified tasks directed by the facility administration. This will create a "One Team, One Goal" mentality for all facility staff, including the therapy team, regardless of their duties and all other involved parties. If you are looking for a rewarding career in physical therapy, we encourage you to apply to Stonebrook Healthcare Center. We would love to have you on our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist works within their Ethical Scope of Practice at all times, follows all State and Federal laws pertaining to healthcare delivery; completes evaluations, treatments and documentation in a timely manner; works cooperatively with team members, all internal and external customers and strives to positively represent their discipline and their company in the community.

Job Duties:

Evaluations • Provide evaluations as ordered by a physician and obtain insurance verification/authorization before initiating the eval. • Complete evaluations within a timely manner of receiving the physicians order, or place a note in the chart stating reasons for delay in initiation of the eval. • Obtain a clarification order or physician’s signature per facility and payor protocol.

Treatment • Provide treatment as ordered by a physician. • Ensure that insurance authorization has been obtained prior to treatment. • Provide treatment appropriate to eval findings and within the professional scope of practice and individual level of expertise. • Update treatment plans as needed to meet desired outcomes. • Include staff and family caregiver training in treatment plans as appropriate. • Instruct Physical Therapy Assistants in needed protocols of treatment for each patient. • Instruct rehab aides to carry out appropriate duties to support the provision of Physical Therapy. • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as per scope of practice/licensure guidelines. • Communicate regularly and as needed to other team members and on-call therapists re: patient care issues. • Ensure a discharge order is obtained at the conclusion of Physical Therapy. services unless the patient is discharged from the facility. • Coordinate scheduling issues with team members and the staffing coordinator as needed. • Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to meet productivity expectations • Provide only such treatment as allowed by the PT Board. If the condition of the patient requires skills not possessed by the Physical Therapist, the PT must refer the condition to an appropriate practitioner or physician.

Education:

The Physical Therapist must have graduated from an accredited program of Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or an equivalent program if trained in a country other than the US.

Licensure:

A Physical Therapist must possess a current, valid PT license or documentation from the PT Board of CA that they may temporarily practice as a licensed applicant. Any current disciplinary actions taken against that license must be reported to the supervisor and may result in loss of ability to work depending on the seriousness of the action.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay:

From $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) • Continuing education credits • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• California PT License (Required)