About This Role
Providing physical therapy services in a skilled nursing facility is the core of this role, where the therapist will assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing therapy services to ensure high-quality resident care. This position suits compassionate therapists who are dedicated to improving the lives of residents through effective therapy programs.
Responsibilities
- 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 the need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the 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 plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
- Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates.
- Medical, dental, vision.
- Growth opportunities from within.
- Benefits based on full-time status.
Important Details
- Work format: Full-time, part-time, or PRN positions available.
