Description
Position Summary:
A Physical Therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents/patients suffering from injuries or disease.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licenses/Certification:
- Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.
- Current CPR certification.
Experience:
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Essential Functions
- Establishes and administers a treatment plan with specific therapy goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician.
- Assesses patient needs; plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
- Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
- Sets realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents.
- Documents and records the patients’/residents’ condition and progress per state and federal regulations.
- Educates patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
- Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing the screening of all residents.
- Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
- Provides consultation and clinical supervision to PTA’s working in the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time/Part Time/PRNSalary: depending on experienceBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person