Physical Therapist- Long Term Care (Per diem, variable hours)

About the role

Work where nursing excellence is recognized. Edna Tina Living Center is a CMS 5-Star facility offering employees a clear clinical career advancement ladder, shift differentials, overtime pay, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—so you can grow your career while being valued for the care you provide every day.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment
• Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests
• Leadership. Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided

Requirements

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Physical Requirements M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting

Qualifications

• Education

Skills

• Developed leadership skills
• Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Tuition and student loan assistance

Pay

$71,000.00 - $101,920.00

Schedule

Hours will vary, generally between 8:00am-4:30pm