Physical Therapist

Brookside Care Center Brookside Care Center has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team as a Physical Therapist Job Type: Full-time What Sets Us Apart We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard. Benefits 10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FT! Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement benefit Principal Responsibilities The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms, and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons. Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move. Develop individualized treatment plan. Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing. Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals. Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Assess patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements. Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness, modifying services in relation to patient evaluation and referring as needed. Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers and other service providers regarding the physical disorders. Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Provide comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements. Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy; accurately record treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements. Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences. Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides and/or students. Adhere to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct. Active State Licensure. #J-18808-Ljbffr