Job Summary (Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility)
- Evaluate residents mobility, strength, gait, and functional limitations through initial and ongoing assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized, person-centered physical therapy treatment plans.
- Provide direct therapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, and use of modalities.
- Monitor residents progress, updating care plans as needed to achieve therapy goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and participate in discharge planning.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies.
- Supervise and guide Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and therapy aides, as required.
- Accurately document treatment sessions, progress notes, and billing information in compliance with regulations.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant state, federal, and facility documentation and practice standards.
- Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within the rehab team.
- Work in a skilled nursing facility/long-term care setting, often requiring standing, bending, lifting, and assisting with resident mobility in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.