Position Summary:
• Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for residents or patients with injuries or disease.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Establish and administer treatment plans with specific therapy goals under physician direction.
• Assess patient needs; plan, evaluate, and modify care to meet physical therapy goals.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents.
• Document patient/resident condition and progress per state and federal regulations.
• Educate patients and families on appropriate therapy methods.
• Optimize patient functionality and skills by directing and/or overseeing screening of all residents.
• Communicate patient status and needs to patient, family, and involved professionals.
• Ensure punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions:
• Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HIPAA.
• General understanding of managed care.
• Knowledge of state and federal therapy delivery and documentation rules in skilled nursing facilities.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Six months experience in long-term care preferred.
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