Physical Therapist (PT)

Responsibilities:

• Initial Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to assess residents' physical abilities, including range of motion, strength, balance, and gait.

• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based practices to address residents' specific needs and goals.

• Direct Patient Care: Provide direct one-on-one and group therapy sessions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and pain management.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Utilize various therapeutic techniques and modalities, such as:


* Therapeutic exercise


* Manual therapy


* Electrical stimulation


* Gait training


* Balance training

• Discharge Planning: Develop comprehensive discharge plans, including recommendations for home exercise programs, assistive devices, and community resources.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to ensure coordinated and effective care.

• Supervision: Supervise and direct the work of physical therapist assistants (PTAs).

• Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, Medicare, and state licensing boards.