Physical Therapist
Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC
Location: Lima
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Exciting opportunity for a full time Physical Therapist to join our
Lima, OH rehab team!
Will also consider Part Time / PRN
Apply today and love where you work!
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides and directs physical therapy services to residents,
including assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions
under physician's orders.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
Provides physical therapy services to residents and initiates
referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Physical Therapy
Department procedures.
Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine
need for intervention/treatment.
Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning
and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as
indicated.
Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents,
family and other team members.
Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other
team members.
Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including
short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified
goals.
Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team
members.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment
plan.
Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment
as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician
orders.
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and
enhance the performance of the resident in their own
environment.
Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up
and termination of services.
Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment.
Trains residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or
application of orthotics and prosthetics.
Participates in discharge planning.
Supervises and directs LPTA's in the implementation of the
treatment plan.
Supervises students and volunteers.
Supervises Physical Therapy Aides and Rehabilitation Aides.
Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services
delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for
effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
Participates in resident, family and staff education.
Confers formally and informally with other team members in
coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding
documentation of physical therapy services.
Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
Provides in-service education to members of the resident's care
team and education to the community.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development.
Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy
Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to
regional office.
Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of
practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company
safety standards.
Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA
standards for the healthcare professional.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy
programs.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers,
residents, family members and facility personnel.
Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining
acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned
shift.
Assists with and participates in quality assurance program as
required.
Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited
program.
Successful completion of National Certification Examination for
RPT.
Current state licensure or license eligible.
Regular attendance.
PI186144550
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