Physical Therapist

About the Role

The Physical Therapist develops an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The role also involves maintaining a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills to care for the needs of the SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) population.
• Strong problem-solving skills to successfully perform the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, patients, and family members.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform the job.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.