What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT)- SNF position at Capistrano Senior Living?
Physical Therapist (PT) needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Position Summary:
Evaluates, plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Physical Therapy (PT) services for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained.
Qualifications:
- Current PT license
- Experience as a therapist in a nursing, hospital, or other related medical facility.
- Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices
- Current CPR/BLS certifications
- Proven organizational and communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the physical therapy for assigned patients/residents in accordance with current laws and regulations that govern nursing care facilities
- Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services
- Maintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required
- Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions
- Observes and evaluates treatment outcomes recommending changes as needed
- Performs assessments and re-assessments as needed on each assigned patient/resident
- Interviews resident to determine interests and types of treatments needed
- Participates in development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews
- Assists in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area
- Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
- Educates patient's family/nursing staff/caregivers in follow-through programs
- Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Conveniently located off Ortega Highway 74 and Interstate 5, Capistrano Senior Living is a beautiful two-story senior living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our community is just minutes away from the charming historic downtown San Juan Capistrano that features premier dining, shopping and entertainment. We also share our campus with the top-rated skilled nursing facility San Juan Hills Healthcare Center