Physical Therapist

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients, and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients, and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. The licensed therapist will adhere to the SRS Values - Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

SRS Value - Integrity

· Treat patients as directed by licensed staff therapist.

· Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.

· Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off.

· Maintains productivity requirements as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.

· Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

SRS Value — Collaboration

· Treat patients according to treatment plan.

· Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

· Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.

· Instruct families and nursing staff in restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.

SRS Value — Accountability

· Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.

· Participate in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.

· Participate in facility performance improvement programs

· Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.

· Perform other duties as required or directed

SRS Value - Respect

· Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.

· Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department

· Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

SRS Value — Excellence

· Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

· Reports to the Director of Rehab or Designee for both administrative and patient care responsibilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

· Supervises Assistants, rehab techs, temp/provisional licensees, and therapy students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

· Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.

· Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.

· Subject to frequent interruptions.

· Involved with patients/residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.

· Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents, family members, etc.

· Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.

· Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

· Must be constantly alert for patient's/resident's safety.

· Attend and participate in continuing education programs.

· Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday.

· Subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting patients/residents.

· Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.

· Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

· Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist.

· Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.

EXPERIENCE

· Two years’ experience as a therapist is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.

· Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

· Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

· Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members.

· Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

· Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

· Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned; including some weekends, holidays, and evenings. Non-Exempt Position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:

High

BENEFITS:

At Senior Rehab Solutions/Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the role of Physical Therapist Assistant include:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Long Term Disability

· Paid Time Off

· Training for CEU’s Credits