Physical Therapists - 25662

Job Description

Job Description Per Diem, Days/Occasional Weekends and Holidays.

• Consults with patients/reviews medical history and referrals on individuals’ physical condition and symptoms; diagnoses movement dysfunction; develops and implements a treatment plan.
• Serves as a member of a treatment team; attend care plan meetings, communicates physical therapy treatment plans to family members.
• Administers physical therapy treatment programs and services to individuals with more severe or acute physical disabilities.
• Assist individuals with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
• Teach and coach therapeutic exercise and stretches to improve movement.
• Observe and review individuals’ progress and adapt treatment accordingly.
• Supervise and train Physical Therapy Assistant, review and cosign paperwork.
• Evaluates and initiates skilled Physical Therapy treatments in accordance with provider orders.
• Maintains communication with providers.
• Performs and completes paperwork and billing in a timely manner.
• Participates with interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Updates Residents’ care plan when changes are noted.
• Participates with discharge planning and home assessments.
• Participates with identifying and ordering equipment needed.
• Professional interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and families.
• Attends to responsibilities of the Director of Rehab in their absence.
  
  

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.