What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Brookdale?
Company Description
A career with Brookdale Healthcare Services has never been so rewarding! Brookdale Home Health is ranked among the Top Ten largest home heath companies in the country. Many of our agencies carry a five-star rating and are recognized by Decision Health as Home Care Elite agencies. We own and operate more than 80 agencies nationwide, serving approximately 17,000 patients throughout our Brookdale Home Health Division.
Brookdale. Bringing new life to senior living.
Job Description
Brookdale Healthcare Services is looking for a Per Diem Physical Therapist with Home Health experience to provide therapy services in the Corpus Christi area. Join a dynamic team of health care providers focused on health, wellness and prevention for all our patients.
Your responsibilities:
* Provide and direct physical therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation
* Work in accordance with physicians' orders and adhere to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale policies/procedures, and state regulations
* Conduct patients' screenings regularly to determine need for intervention and treatment
* Coordinate treatment plan with the patient, family and other team members
* Develop appropriate home or community programming to support the patient's continued recovery in his or her own environment
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
* Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
* A Physical Therapy license within the state
* One year of PT experience or the equivalent; must have experience working in a Medicare Home Health environment
* Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug free work place