Physical Therapist

The purpose of this position is to evaluate, treat, document and/or facilitate care for residents with impaired ability to function at an independent level due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required; assist the Director of Nursing Service in developing decline prevention policies and procedures. Duties Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities. Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents’ function. Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her condition. Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers. Observe infection control procedures. Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision. Assume duties related to completion of Minimum Data Set assessments as assigned. Complete documentation related to evaluations, treatment plans, MDS assessments, resident care plans and progress notes in a timely manner. Participate in resident care conferences, interdisciplinary care conferences and rehabilitation conferences as scheduled. Participate in implementation of programs to improve resident care related to Quality Indicators. Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers. Observe all facility policies and procedures. Follow facility Residents’ Rights policies. Protect the privacy of resident Protected Health Information. Come to work in clean, neat attire and consistently present a professional appearance. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr