Physical Therapist - Senior Living

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Aids the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preferred Qualification

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Pay

Pay Range: $104,840 - $157,259 annual total cash target pay
$50.40 - $75.61 hourly rate
$60.48 - $90.73 per visit point
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).