Physical Therapist

Overview

We’re Hiring and would love to make you part of our Team! Our Arizona and Missouri locations are growing and we need full-time, part-time and PRN staff to help us grow and continue to provide dedicated care. We hire clinicians who are enthusiastic, loyal, and committed to clinical excellence when delivering patient care.  If you're looking for a career change and a company that believes in clinical development and internal growth, you should check us out.

The Physical Therapist evaluates, documents skilled care, and treats patients/residents under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures and modalities designed to restore muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function. In addition, the clinician is a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident, utilizing standardized procedures, with use of point of service documentation when appropriate. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate department records.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision while such staff members are working with residents.
• Enter a progress note in the resident record based on time frame set of need or if needed after each treatment session.
• Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process to assist with patient progress and meeting functional goals. 
• Document the course of treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedures with documentation recorded in the EMR System.
• Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities.
• Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following treatment.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. 
• Promote the programs and services through formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Act in compliance with regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities. 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Qualifications

1.  Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science degree in Physical Therapy.  

2.  Current license in the state of practice.  

3.  Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.  

4.  Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.  

5.  Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

6.  Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy.  

7.  Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.  

8.  Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.  

9.  Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.

• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object   laterally, from position to position

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs. of force independently.  May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift

• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body

• Balancing:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces