The Physical Therapist will play a crucial role in providing high-quality rehabilitation services to our residents, with a focus on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing overall quality of life.

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F, 8 Hour Shifts

***5 Star Facility***

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

? Evaluate Residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.

? Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

? Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.

? Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.

? Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals.

? Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.

? Educate residents and their families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury.

? Document all physical therapy services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

? Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise, contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation.

? Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills.

? Perform all other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications:

? Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist.

? Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred.

? Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses.

? Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.

? Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.

Physical Requirements:

? Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.

? Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.

? Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of therapy equipment and assisting residents.

? Manual dexterity and coordination for performing therapeutic exercises, manipulating therapy tools, and conducting assessments.

? Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed.

? Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively with residents and team members.

? Stamina and physical resilience to handle the demands of providing therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day.

? Compliance with infection control protocols and safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or illness to oneself and others.

? Flexibility to adapt to various environmental conditions and accommodate the physical needs of residents with diverse mobility levels and functionality abilities.

? Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following proper training and protocols.

? Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.

? Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. 

? The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.