Physical Therapist

Essential Functions

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes with physician order.
• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and alter the treatment plan as appropriate with physician approval.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of any Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• Communicate resident/staff issues affecting assigned caseload.
• Develop/implement Physical Therapy services in conjunction with the RM and Center staff.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Demonstrate supervisory activities in resident charts and service logs as applicable.
• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• Provide physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine residents’ functional level before initiation of treatment.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides if applicable.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• Complete progress notes per Center policy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Review and denials process as requested by Rehab Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for PT.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefits

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• DailyPay.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training & Development Opportunities.