Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Plan, organizes and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, of muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
· Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required upon admission and throughout treatment.
· Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individuals and to coordinate physical therapy with other therapeutic activities.
· Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
· Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
· Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification
· Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
· Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines, E-Stim, and TENS.
· Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
· Completes all Medicare and company required documentation per guidelines and in a timely manner.
· Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
· Transition and train restorative nursing in implementation of patient’s restorative treatment program upon d/c from skilled therapy services.
General Skills
· Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
· Training and Teaching Others –Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
· Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person effectively.
· Time management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
· Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
· Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
· Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Requirements
· Must comply with Medicare guidelines and state requirements for licensure.
· Attend continuing education courses approved by the state and in your appropriate field with frequency according to state regulations.
· May plan, direct, and coordinate physical therapy program and be designated Director, Physical Therapy.
· Personal development in assuring evidence based practice in the LTC setting.
Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure:
· Associates Degree in Physical Therapy
· 1 Year Preferred Experience
· Must hold current state license
Physical Demands:
· Lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead;
· Standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling , crouching/squatting and driving
· Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs.; using proper body mechanics.
Work Environment:
· Location: Facility; LTC Facility Following Universal Precautions; Indoors; Outdoors if necessary
· Climatic/Environmental Conditions: Could face various weather conditions traveling to and from job sites
Benefits:
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
· Flexible schedule
Schedule:
· 8 hour shift
· Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person