Physical Therapist

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Treat residents by teaching them different exercises intended to strengthen or stretch muscles as well as alleviate pain.
• Prior to treatment, consult with the resident on their symptoms and develop a rehabilitation plan.
• Supportive and understanding throughout the process, providing encouraging words.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Report to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Supervise and train PTA’s and PT Aides.
• Evaluate the resident within one business day of the written referral from the Doctor.
• Plan, administer, and supervise the PTA in an appropriate treatment plan after evaluation is complete.
• Communicate with the referring physician and members of the rehabilitation team regarding the patient’s total treatment program.
• Maintain an accurate daily record of treatments given to patients for billing and charting.
• Provide in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the Facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Rehab.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the Facility.
• Achieve an efficiency standard for delivery of physical therapy services.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must meet recognized standards of the professional education and qualifications.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Primary Physical Requirements:
• Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs: Not required
• Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Not required
• Carry over 50 lbs: Not required.
• Reach above shoulder height: Frequently
• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently
• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently
• Push/Pull: Frequently
• Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently
• Handling: Constantly
• Torquing: Rarely
• Fingering: Constantly
• Other Physical Considerations: Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.