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...