Physical Therapist

General Purpose

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other

health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and

training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation

potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance,

endurance, and functional independence.

• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following

state practice act.

• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and

families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.

• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as

needed.

• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental,

and third-party payer requirements.

• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment

maintenance protocols.

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs,

maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to

facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab

bars.

• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program

development as assigned.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and

professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and students.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters

or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy. Proficient in computer

skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point

Click Care.

Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend

policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present

information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and

families.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and

proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state. Employee must meet

continuing education requirements per state practices. Must

maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state

board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per

facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as

well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate

equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with

exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20

pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is

required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to

environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident

care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe

resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state

laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.