Description
· Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
· Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
· Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
· Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
· Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
· Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
· Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
· Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
· Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties and interdisciplinary team members.
· Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
· Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
· Monitor resident’s response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.
· Develop appropriate recommendations, strategies and/ or programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their environment.
· Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on physical therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.
· Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment as needed. Train resident, family/ responsible party and staff on the use of all equipment and devices.
· Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
· Participate in discharge planning.
· Supervise and direct Physical Therapist Assistants.
· Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, Physical Therapy Aides, students and volunteers as directed.
· Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff and community as directed.
· Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
· Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
· Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
· Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
· Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
· Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
· Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
· Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately.
· Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
· Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
· Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
· Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
· Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
Requirements
· Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
· Passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination
· Current licensure as Physical Therapist in practicing state(s)
· Current certification/ registry, as required.
· Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
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