Kissito Healthcare exists for the betterment and care of human life and is a leading provider for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Our values are “Integrity, Passion, Excellence, and Respect.” If these words resonate with you, then join our team where they play a pivotal role in our mission of caring for others.

We offer skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, dietary, housekeeping and activity services to ensure each resident has the highest quality of life.

We are seeking individuals that are aligned with our values and purpose, and passionate about caring for one another.

Visit kissito.org to learn more about out all Kissito has to offer!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize the therapy process by demonstrating appropriate evaluation, plan of care development, selection of therapeutic interventions, implementation, evaluation of functional outcomes, and facilitation of discharge plan.

· Evaluation:

o Assess each resident’s functional abilities considering the residents capabilities, the tasks and the environments in which these tasks occur.

o Participate in completing designated section of the initial and comprehensive assessments of a resident’s physical therapy needs and the individualized care plans within established time frames.

· Plan of Care Development:

o Utilize evidence-based research as it applies ethically and appropriately to the physical therapy process.

o Recommend additional consultations and treatments, as needed.

o Develop, document, and implement physical therapy intervention based on the evaluation, resident goals, current best evidence, and clinical reasoning with physician approval. Review the intervention plan with the resident.

o Document changes in resident’s performance and capacities. Modify intervention plan or discontinue services when resident has achieved identified goals, reached maximum benefit or does not desire to continue services.

· Therapeutic Intervention Selection

o Select therapy activities to fit resident’s needs and capabilities. Alter treatment programs as necessary.

o Monitor and evaluate resident’s performance in therapy activities and provide encouragement.

· Evaluate Functional Outcomes – Select, measure, document and interpret expected and achieved outcomes that are related to the resident’s functional abilities.

· Facilitation of Discharge Plan:

· Prepare and implement a discontinuation or transition plan based on the resident’s needs, goals, performance, and appropriate follow-up resources, including the implementation of restorative nursing programs..

o Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment.

*Supervision of Physical Therapy Personnel

◦ Supervise clinical services provided by Physical Therapy Assistants, students of physical therapy programs, and Rehabilitation Aides utilizing standards established by practice settings, government agencies, payers, and APTA documents.

Complete Inservicing and Training

◦ In-service staff members and caregivers as needed, as it relates to the delivery of physical therapy services.

Perform duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Perform all duties in compliance with established safety and infection control policies and procedures.

· Actively participate in fire, safety and disaster preparedness drills.

· Maintain safe working conditions and practices and follow established safety regulations in the use of modalities, equipment and supplies.

Timely and accurately record physical therapy services in an informative and descriptive manner.

• Ensure all physical therapy documentation conveys specific therapy provided and the resident’s response or lack of response to the therapy provided.
• Perform all therapy services in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Document and promptly report such requests to the Director of Rehabilitation.

· Record all entries on notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.

· Use only authorized abbreviations established by the facility when recording information.

· Properly document all therapy, responses to therapy, changes in condition, etc. in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $49.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bastian, VA 24314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person